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 ![Samara Beach Costa Rica: Pacific Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601126/c081dd01-b535-4726-8b72-2246a8dda88b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Samara Beach Costa Rica: Pacific Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601126/c081dd01-b535-4726-8b72-2246a8dda88b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Patrimonio arquitectónico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601126/70de353c-f4e7-4e19-8f4b-0d5d41eaa6cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Nicoya Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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Very quiet place Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&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 $580 CA $656 total Mar 23 - Mar 24 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this 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! (391 reviews) this resort was amazing!!! Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&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 $1,981 CA $2,239 total Mar 13 - Mar 14 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this 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! (390 reviews) The room was nice but dark. I suppose the rooms on the second floor are nicer. The staff didn’t seems to like their job. Or tired of girats maybe. Nice pool area. Note that this is a family hotel. It is not a calm romantic place. Breakfast was poor. I think that americans are the target for this ... 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Lots of young families so it was great for our little one to play. The place is well maintained, the staff were friendly, and it’s a short walk to everything Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Samara-Hotels-Residencias-Samara.h89489606.Hotel-Information) ![Luxury Oceanview Villa with Private Chef, Infinity Pool, & Staff](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25180000/25174900/25174836/8c3aa608_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury Oceanview Villa with Private Chef, Infinity Pool, & Staff Puerto Carrillo Guanacaste Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Puerto Carrillo. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Playa ... 10/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews) This looked amazing online and when we arrived, our kids said “ this place is even better than the pictures show “! Wendy was an amazing host who helped us with transportation, additional hotel stays in the area, and every recommendation we needed. The house was well equipped, Ana made us amazing ... Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Puerto-Carrillo-Hotels-Your-Own-Private-Paradise-With-Full-Time-Chef.h25174836.Hotel-Information) ![Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93140000/93132800/93132786/d7d53878_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villas VR Beachwalk Avellanas Playa Avellanas Tamarindo Guanacaste Stay at this villa in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course are ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews) Nice place for the price Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Veintisiete-De-Abril-Hotels-VR-Beachwalk.h93132786.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. 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