El Carmen
Nicoya
Popular places to visit
Nicoya Colonial Church
4/5(7 reviews)
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.
Iglesia de San Blas
After visiting Iglesia de San Blas, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nicoya. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.
Things to do
Jungle and Beach Horseback Riding Tour - 2H 1/2
￥9,130
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coffee Plantation Visit and Tasting Activity in Costa Rica
￥13,380
per adult
Epic surf-lessons at beautiful Samara beach.
￥9,445
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
El Carmen Hotel Deals
Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz
Calle Central, Frente al Banco Nacional Santa Cruz Guanacaste
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Parque Bernabela Ramos is located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (73 reviews)
Clean room, staff was friendly. Ac. Quiet.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
Rancho Humo Estancia
Río Tempisque, Nicoya San Antonio Guanacaste
The price is ￥31,154 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
￥31,154
￥35,204 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Palo Verde National Park is located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
Do not be discouraged by the road to Rancho Humo, what lies at the end turned out to be a real gem. This property is nestled up against the central wetlands of Nicoya peninsula on the shore of the Tempisque river and is a definitive location for birdwatchers from all over. My wife and I are not birdwatchers ...
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025
Private, spacious, well-equipped & luxurious retreat. Perfect for large groups.
Sámara Guanacaste Province
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Sámara. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
If I could have stayed a month I would have! Amazing place, location and management was top tier. I will definetly come back!!!
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025
Amaj Eco Lodge
Proyecto Montaña, San Fernando de Samara Sámara Guanacaste
The price is ￥19,773 per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
￥19,773
￥22,344 total
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Sámara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 beach bars. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are located nearby.
De mis mejores experiencias en Costa Rica. Servicio increíble, tranquilo, hermoso, privado, romántico, es simplemente perfecto, volvería una y mil veces más
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2024
SAMARA - Stunning 2 bedroom House 15 min from the Beach.
Sámara Provincia de Guanacaste
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Sámara. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
Rating excellent 25 out of 10. Very pleased. Attentive staff. Spectacular. Ill be back
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025
El Sueño Tropical Hotel
3Km Este Plaza Deporte Carrillo Puerto Carrillo Guanacaste
The price is ￥15,397 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
￥15,397
￥17,398 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Puerto Carrillo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Playa Camaronal are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
Stay was decent , staff was great. But the rooms didn't have hot water again. I stayed there in January and there was no hot water. The same thing happened this time. You have to fix the hot water. Thank you
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025
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 neighborhoods around El Carmen
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.
