Title: Visit Nicoya: Best of Nicoya Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Nicoya](https://expedia.ca/Nicoya-Hotels.d601126.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Nicoya](https://expedia.ca/Nicoya-Vacation-Rentals.d601126.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Nicoya](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Nicoya.d601126.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Nicoya Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Nicoya.d601126.Car-Rental-Guide)[Nicoya Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Nicoya.d601126.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Nicoya ## Travel Guide ![Photo by Garrett Britton ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/64c204aa3b0ffab0bcbfb6a4086a5915.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Garrett Britton](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/64c204aa3b0ffab0bcbfb6a4086a5915.jpg) ## Visit Nicoya Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Nicoya ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Nicoya-El-Carmen.dx553248635976397888) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Nicoya-Casitas.dx553248635976008270) - Nicoya Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Nicoya ![Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20590000/20586600/20586535/2f1aa356_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only Playa Samara, Carrillo, Sámara, Guanacaste CA $488 CA $552 total Oct 19 - Oct 20 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star beach property in Sámara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (614 reviews) "My stay at Azura was fantastic! Everything about this adult-only hotel felt relaxing and well thought out. The rooms were spotless, comfortable, and beautifully maintained. The staff were incredibly attentive and always went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect. One of the biggest ..." Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F10%2F2025&endDate=20%2F10%2F2025&selected=20586535&PinnedHotelID=20586535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=601126) ![Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12330000/12324300/12324224/36ff825f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge Nosara, Guanacaste, Nosara CA $279 CA $315 total Oct 19 - Oct 20 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (367 reviews) "Great place, beautiful property in an awesome location. You can do easy hikes through the adjacent reserve, if you walk down the beach you’re in town within 20-30 minutes. Food and service were great and staff was on point throughout the stay." Reviewed on Aug 31, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F10%2F2025&endDate=20%2F10%2F2025&selected=12324224&PinnedHotelID=12324224&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=601126) ![The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22190000/22186100/22186079/aefbe553_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel Playa Guiones, Nosara CA $358 CA $404 total Nov 9 - Nov 10 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (373 reviews) "Staff were great . More about Oct time of year. Not much life at the resort. Rooms should have a TV. No real association opportunities with anyone. Looked pretty empty. Not a slam just reality. Nothing really wrong just a sterile vibe" Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F11%2F2025&endDate=10%2F11%2F2025&selected=22186079&PinnedHotelID=22186079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=601126) [See all 1,710 properties in Nicoya](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F10%2F2025&endDate=13%2F10%2F2025®ionId=601126) 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89490000/89489700/89489606/d2e0b2ca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Residencias Samara Ruta 160, esquina Calle Parque, 50m Oeste de las Oficinas del ICE, Sámara, Provincia de Guanacaste Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sámara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews) "Wow! This place was amazing. We were here in the off season and had a great experience - especially with our room upgrade! Front desk service was fantastic giving us plenty of recommendations. Every space, including the pool, was exceptionally clean and well kept." Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Samara-Hotels-Residencias-Samara.h89489606.Hotel-Information) ![Costa Rica BEACH Castle with WATERSLIDE, WATERFALL, 2 Pools on SANDY BEACH 12ppl](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29630000/29626800/29626714/54967ef4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Costa Rica BEACH Castle with WATERSLIDE, WATERFALL, 2 Pools on SANDY BEACH 12ppl Junquillal Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Veintisiete de Abril. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Junquillal Beach and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews) Fabulous home, beach and pool! "Our family of 12 had an amazing vacation here! We had six adults, two teenagers, and children from infant all the way to eight years old. Clean, comfortable, and beautiful home! The four master bedrooms with king size beds, and private bathrooms made for a wonderful and relaxing time together, with ..." Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Veintisiete-De-Abril-Hotels-NEW-CASTLE-HOME-ON-THE-BEACH.h29626714.Hotel-Information) ![Villas Welcome to Heaven](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15280000/15276900/15276872/8c36d0dc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villas Welcome to Heaven West Corner from the soccer field, Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Puerto Carrillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Samara Beach and Carrillo ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews) "Really nice place Nice pool About 10 min by walk to playa carillo beach" Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Puerto-Carrillo-Hotels-Villas-Welcome-To-Heaven.h15276872.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Nicoya](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=601126&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside. [](https://expedia.ca/Nicoya-Colonial-Church-Nicoya.d6229546.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Recaredo-Briceno-Park-Nicoya.d553248621594952154.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/La-Casa-De-La-Cultura-Nicoya.d553248621532964812.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Jungle and Beach Horseback Riding Tour - 2H 1/2](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1244891/74e9872b-0271-41f0-a966-c0d5bf55515a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jungle and Beach Horseback Riding Tour - 2H 1/2 CA $80 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/jungle-and-beach-horseback-riding-tour-2h-12.a1244891.activity-details) ![Big Island Waikoloa Snorkeling & Sailing ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/387818/1a063d84-c956-4a3a-bc4c-fc9056c29c61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waikoloa Catamaran Snorkel Sail or Sunset Cruise CA $206 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/waikoloa-catamaran-snorkel-sail-or-sunset-cruise.a387818.activity-details) ![Fully automatic atv's ready for your adventure! Daily tours, family tours, private tours ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2869108/acc58ac3-5a0e-4af9-9741-1826390fc77f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### ATV Mountain & Beach Tour CA $171 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/atv-mountain-beach-tour.a2869108.activity-details) ![Isla Chora Kayak and Snorkel Activity](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47009299/d907fad6-bb6a-4172-a193-1da900d96b58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Isla Chora Kayak and Snorkel Activity CA $81 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/isla-chora-kayak-and-snorkel-activity.a47009299.activity-details) ![Sailboat Adventure in Nosara ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49463217/98e36283-1786-4fbc-b6a9-cd9facd06d64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sailboat Adventure in Nosara CA $179 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sailboat-adventure-in-nosara.a49463217.activity-details) ![Samara Horseback Riding](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46561169/3c041073-221c-4687-bf8e-2c629b414a30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Samara Horseback Riding CA $109 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/samara-horseback-riding.a46561169.activity-details) [See all activities in Nicoya](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Nicoya.d601126.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Nicoya ![Photo by Tamara Scott](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/05f40409c66411afd8e3cf6def412e5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nosara [](https://expedia.ca/Nosara.dx2585) - Cities near Nicoya - Places of interest [Nosara](https://expedia.ca/Nosara.dx2585)[Diriá](https://expedia.ca/Diria.dx763306788838240256) - [Nicoya Colonial Church](https://expedia.ca/Nicoya-Colonial-Church-Nicoya.d6229546.Vacation-Attraction) - [Recaredo Briceno Park](https://expedia.ca/Recaredo-Briceno-Park-Nicoya.d553248621594952154.Vacation-Attraction) - [Samara Beach](https://expedia.ca/Samara-Beach-Samara.d6071369.Vacation-Attraction) - [Carrillo Beach](https://expedia.ca/Carrillo-Beach-Guanacaste.d6071367.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nosara Beach](https://expedia.ca/Nosara-Beach-Guanacaste.d6229561.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playa Pelada](https://expedia.ca/Playa-Pelada-Nosara.d553248633900392117.Vacation-Attraction) - [Casino Diria](https://expedia.ca/Casino-Diria-Tamarindo.d553248621532611611.Vacation-Attraction) - [Monkey Park](https://expedia.ca/Monkey-Park-Tempate.d6229608.Vacation-Attraction) - [Palo Verde National Park](https://expedia.ca/Palo-Verde-National-Park-Pijije.d6294290.Vacation-Attraction) - [Safari Surf School](https://expedia.ca/Safari-Surf-School-Nosara.d6229548.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playa Azul](https://expedia.ca/Playa-Azul-Cuajiniquil.d6333952.Vacation-Attraction) - [Callejones Beach](https://expedia.ca/Callejones-Beach-Guanacaste.d6278771.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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