El Carmen Travel Guide
Nicoya
Visit El Carmen
Things to do
Coffee Plantation Visit and Tasting Activity in Costa Rica
฿2,788
per adult
Private Tour to Quesera Beach – All-Inclusive from San José
฿11,414
per adult
Explore Local Culture and Coffee Tour from Guanacaste
฿5,576
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fruit Atelier in Guanacaste La Casita Barra Honda
฿2,132
per adult
Coffe Tour and Cultural Experience on the Blue zone of Nicoya
฿7,790
per adult
Jungle and Beach Horseback Riding Tour - 2H 1/2
฿2,099
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in El Carmen
Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz
Calle Central, Frente al Banco Nacional Santa Cruz Guanacaste
The price is ฿2,048 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
฿2,048
฿2,314 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Parque Bernabela Ramos is located nearby.
8.4/10 Very good! (99 reviews)
"Although very conveniently located if you need something in Santa Cruz; the hotel is very basic; beds are just OK (not very comfortable, pillows so high that are not possible to use); restroom very hot and you get the noise from the street. I don’t think is worth the money."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
Tierra Encantada Wellness Center
3 km from the Entrance Nosara Guanacaste
Stay at this spa cabin in Nosara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nosara Biological Reserve and Playa Pelada are located ...
Rancho Humo Estancia
Río Tempisque, Nicoya San Antonio Guanacaste
The price is ฿6,631 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
฿6,631
฿7,493 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Palo Verde National Park is located nearby.
Lodge Las Estrellas de Samara
100 metros Oeste y 50 metros Sámara Guanacaste
Stay at this hotel in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"yes can see ocean from room"
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Casa Brillasol Samara
Nicoya Sámara Guanacaste
Stay at this holiday home in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach are located nearby.
4/10 (1 review)
"When we arrived the host said he did not have our reservation. The gate was locked. The number on the listing was not an accurate number. It took messaging Expedia to get a new number and the owner did not answer that number. He did respond to Expedia and finally reached out on WhatsApp. They came ..."
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Estancia Santa Teresita
Del Colegio 350 m. este y 100 m. norte Nosara Guanacaste
Stay at this holiday home in Nosara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Nosara Biological Reserve and Frog Pad are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Was tricky to find without a map or GPS. Beautiful little cottage (2 on the property) with 2 BRs, bathroom, living/dining room, and kitchen. Nice outdoor space and chairs and umbrella to take to the beach."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2022
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in El Carmen
Find the best El Carmen areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Casitas
While Casitas may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura.
