Visit Nicoya
Where to stay in Nicoya

El Carmen
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Carmen and surrounding area, you can visit Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura.

Casitas
While Casitas isn't home to many top sights, Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura are some notable places to visit nearby.

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Nice staff
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel
Fantastic location! Staff was courteous and helpful. Very clean and welcoming. Would go back in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge
Beautiful views from King room. Amazing staff - kind, friendly and helpful. Gorgeous restaurant for sunset drinks, breakfast & dinner. Different pools to relax with jungle & ocean views- loved it and will be back.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas
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 Apr 6, 2025

Residencias Samara
Stayed between Dec 17-23 in the studio apartment with my daughter. Great place! Close to everything. Very clean. Great pool/deck area. Customer service via WhatsApp and in person was easy. They booked our excursions and helped with local reccomendations. Has only 9 units so it’s quiet. Beach is a ...
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

Villas Welcome to Heaven
Really nice place Nice pool About 10 min by walk to playa carillo beach
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025
Popular places to visit

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.
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.
La Casa de la Cultura
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at La Casa de la Cultura during your travels in Nicoya. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.
Things to do

Jungle and Beach Horseback Riding Tour - 2H 1/2

Waikoloa Catamaran Snorkel Sail or Sunset Cruise

Coffee Plantation Visit and Tasting Activity in Costa Rica






