Nicoya Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Nicoya
El Carmen
While there might not be top attractions in El Carmen, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura.
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.
Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Playa Samara, Carrillo Sámara Guanacaste
The price is ฿11,955 per night from 14 May to 15 May
฿11,955
฿13,509 total
14 May - 15 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Sámara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (709 reviews)
Overall my wife and I made the best of it and enjoyed; however we will never return to this resort. The good was really the staff. They work very long shifts - you might see the breakfast server as the bartender in the evening. Most of the staff were friendly and helpful. Now the bad…We saw on the ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge
Nosara, Guanacaste Nosara
The price is ฿6,066 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
฿6,066
฿6,855 total
3 Jun - 4 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (412 reviews)
The property, which is in a natural preserve, needs better upkeep. The rooms are dated and our bathroom had lots of mold, which is totally unacceptable. Also, the rooms are spread all around the property through trails and you go up and down the mountain to reach them. This, in the suffocating heat ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel
Playa Guiones Nosara
The price is ฿8,374 per night from 29 May to 30 May
฿8,374
฿9,462 total
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (398 reviews)
Still great place as usual! Not my first and still wonderful desk crew and seevers
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
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.
Residencias Samara
Ruta 160, esquina Calle Parque Sámara Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this beach apartment in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Excellent location. Other reviews are accurate. However, There are two locations for this hotel. one is near the main road - that is where the pool is and it is a small pool so we didn't end up using it. Our room was on the second floor overlooking the beach area which was as advertised. Excellent ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas
Playa Avellanas Tamarindo Guanacaste
Stay at this villa in Tamarindo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews)
We loved our stay! The pool was quiet and clean. The room was small but very comfortable Lots of great restaurants nearby, I highly recommend La Cabane just a short walk away, we had breakfast every morning at this cozy outdoor spot. We really enjoyed Lola’s and the weekend market on the corner
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Villas Welcome to Heaven
West Corner from the soccer field Puerto Carrillo Guanacaste
Stay at this apartment in Puerto Carrillo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
Very clean and quiet
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
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.
Popular places to visit
Recaredo Briceno Park
Explore the great outdoors at Recaredo Briceno Park, a lovely green space in Nicoya. Discover the area's countryside and mountain views.
Nicoya Colonial Church
After visiting Nicoya Colonial Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nicoya. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.
La Casa de la Cultura
Take the family on an outing to La Casa de la Cultura during your trip to Nicoya. Discover the area's countryside and mountain views.
Things to do
Jungle and Beach Horseback Riding Tour - 2H 1/2
฿1,916
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coffee Plantation Visit and Tasting Activity in Costa Rica
฿2,714
per adult
2-Hour Cooking Class in Nosara
฿2,075
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Palo Verde Boat Tours, Ortega
฿2,874
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
