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Nicoya Peninsula
The most exclusive beach retreats of Costa Rica are to be found on the Nicoya Peninsula. Remote, pristine beaches are lined with jungle offering a perfect place to relax and enjoy the dry, sunny climate.
Further inland, Nicoya province still retains much of its rural charm as the traditional cattle ranching land. Liberia, in the far north west, is a charming town of wide streets with beautiful low rise colonial buildings.
THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Below are some examples of what you can see and do in the area, though we can tailor any itinerary to suit your interests.
Barra Honda National Park – Amateur spelunkers, explore the caves at this great park – over 40 in total, some more than 200m deep. Plenty of cave creatures to see, like bats and blind salamanders. Dry season is the best time of year. Surfing – Learn to surf in Tamarindo or head to Playa Avellanas (aka Little Hawaii), Malpaís, Santa Teresa, Playa Grande, or find your own spot – there’s no shortage of waves! Scuba Diving. The best scuba diving in Costa Rica is along this coast, with a number of companies operating out of and around Playas del Coco. Isla Tortuga – A beautiful, picturesque tropical island definitely worthy of a day visit from Montezuma, or from Puntarenas. Swim, snorkel, play, or just soak up some rays.
Ostional National Wildlife Refuge – A remote location with few facilities, but worth the visit to experience a mass nesting of sea turtles. The refuge is located just north of Nosara.
Guaitil – One of the few ancient cultural sites, here local Indians craft attractive pottery according to pre-Columbian traditions. This town is 12km outside of Santa Cruz, which is 57km south of Liberia.
Recommended lodges in this area:
Nicoya Peninsula
‘What a view!’ The drama of the Guancaste coastline is created by the tree covered verdant green mountains which drop down into the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean. This hotel is located on a steep slope with a stunning ocean view.
Nicoya Peninsula
This is without doubt one of the most exquisite hotels in Central America. It’s chic yet understated, luxurious yet utterly unpretentious. And its location is spectacular, on a stunning beach on the Nicoya peninsula surrounded by beautiful forest.
Nicoya Peninsula
The busy and colourful town of Tamarindo is just a 15 minute drive away but Cala Luna feels like another world. Designed with a Mediterranean flavour using the colours of coral, salmon pink and creams the hotel has achieved an understated yet stylish feel
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