El Carmen Travel Guide
Nicoya
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
Rp1.040.760
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nosara: Traditional Costa Rican Cooking Class and Meal
Rp1.127.490
per adult
Palo Verde Boat Tours, Ortega
Rp1.561.140
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
2-Hour Cooking Class in Nosara
Rp1.127.490
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 Rp1.076.781 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
Rp1.076.781
Rp1.216.762 total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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.
8.2/10 Very Good! (92 reviews)
"Hotel sencillo pero limpio y seguro."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Tierra Encantada Wellness Center
3 km from the Entrance Nosara Guanacaste
The price is Rp3.866.226 per night from 23 May to 24 May
Rp3.866.226
Rp4.368.836 total
23 May - 24 May
includes taxes & fees
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 Rp3.883.880 per night from 28 May to 29 May
Rp3.883.880
Rp4.388.784 total
28 May - 29 May
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.
Hotel El Regalo
1,5 km del Cruce de Nicoya Nicoya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.412.320 per night from 25 May to 26 May
Rp1.412.320
Rp1.595.922 total
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nicoya. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura ...
8/10 Very Good! (51 reviews)
"Hotel was clean and Staff was very nice. 👍"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025
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
Amaj Eco Lodge
Proyecto Montaña, San Fernando de Samara Sámara Guanacaste
The price is Rp1.726.949 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
Rp1.726.949
Rp1.951.453 total
20 Jun - 21 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 beach bars. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are located nearby.
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.
Other neighbourhoods around El Carmen
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.
