Nicoya Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Nicoya

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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.

Casitas
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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.

El Carmen
Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Playa Samara, Carrillo Sámara Guanacaste
The price is Rp8.481.370 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
Rp8.481.370
Rp9.583.948 total
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
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! (643 reviews)
Never enough towels Water wasn't hot enough for showers Bar brands where not top shelf Menus should change more item choices, only tuna was offered almost every night. Hotel & property were beautiful

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

4 out of 5
Playa Guiones Nosara
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! (382 reviews)
Fantastic location! Staff was courteous and helpful. Very clean and welcoming. Would go back in a heartbeat.

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel
Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

4 out of 5
Nosara, Guanacaste Nosara
The price is Rp7.127.612 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
Rp7.127.612
Rp8.054.202 total
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (377 reviews)
The sunset views were great from the restaurants and pools. Staff and service were impeccable.

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge
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.
Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas

Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas

3 out of 5
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! (40 reviews)
Very beautiful villas , great pool, loved it
The resort is gorgeous. The rooms are clean , beds are very comfortable. Definitely Great to have the pool right outside the door. Odd set up for the 2 bdr villas.. when you enter through the gate you have a common outside small table and 4 chairs and on each side of that is a sliding door..to the ...

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2025

Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas
Residencias Samara

Residencias Samara

3.5 out of 5
Ruta 160, esquina Calle Parque Sámara Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this apartment in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Great location close to everything and easy walk to restaurants, grocery stores and the beach. Property was kept very clean. Bedrooms were pretty noisy being right on the main road.

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Residencias Samara
Olas de Oro Nosara

Olas de Oro Nosara

3.5 out of 5
Calle Los Mangos Nosara Guanacaste Province
Stay at this apartment in Nosara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning or laundry services and balconies. Popular attractions Frog Pad and Safari Surf School are located ...
Olas de Oro Nosara
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.

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