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Nicoya Peninsula

The Nicoya Peninsula generally benefits from a bit more isolation especially in the south compared to the Guanacaste coast.

Known for its stunning semi-deserted beaches linked together by grey stone cliffs or tangles of knotted mangroves, as well as enchanting villages, Tico cowboys and an very unhurried temperament, the Nicoya is the more rustic end of Costa Rica's northern Pacific coastline.

 
When to go

All year round: the hot, dry climate of the area means there is little rain from November to April and temperatures are pretty consistentThe southern Nicoya region however experiences more rainfall as per its transitional position from dry to tropical

Why we love it

A more secluded beach destination, always sun-drenched and with wildlife and surfing to boot

What to do

Surfing, especially at Santa Teresa in the southern part of the peninsula, & on Playa Avellanes, Negra and Grande Sport fishing
Visit the unhurried & rustic villages of Tambor and MontezumaTours to the Reserva Natural Absoluta Cabo Blanco (Wildlife Reserve)

Trips plans with Nicoya Peninsula Trips plans with Nicoya Peninsula
Costa Rica Wildlife Explorer Osa Peninsula, Cloud Forest, & the Nicoya Peninsula from $ 3858 pp for 10 Nights, excluding international flights
Costa Rica Wildlife Explorer Osa Peninsula, Cloud Forest, & the Nicoya Peninsula
Ultimate Unwind in Costa Rica Coffee Valley, Nicoya Peninsula & the Arenal from $ 3692 pp for 12 Nights, excluding international flights
Ultimate Unwind in Costa Rica Coffee Valley, Nicoya Peninsula & the Arenal
Luxury Family Adventure in Costa Rica Pacuare, Arenal and the Nicoya Peninsula from $ 3924 pp for 10 Nights, excluding international flights
Luxury Family Adventure in Costa Rica Pacuare, Arenal and the Nicoya Peninsula
The Perfect Costa Rican Honeymoon Coffee Valley, Nicoya Peninsula, Arenal, the Pacuare from $ 4014 pp for 13 Nights, excluding international flights
The Perfect Costa Rican HoneymoonCoffee Valley, Nicoya Peninsula, Arenal, the Pacuare
Hotels in Nicoya Peninsula Hotels in Nicoya Peninsula
Hotel Punta Islita Remarkable Resort with Private Beach $$$$$
Punta Islita Hotel, Guanacaste Coast, Costa Rica
Flor Blanca Stunning Beachfront Villas & Relaxed Wellbeing Resort $$$$
Flor Blanca Hotel, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
Latitude 10º Intimate Beachfront Cabins. One-Of-A-Kind $$$
Hotel Latitude 10, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica