El Carmen Travel Guide
Nicoya
Visit El Carmen
Things to do
Explore Local Culture and Coffee Tour from Guanacaste
£127
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jungle and Beach Horseback Riding Tour - 2H 1/2
£48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in El Carmen
Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz
Calle Central, Frente al Banco Nacional Santa Cruz Guanacaste
The price is £61 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£61
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Parque Bernabela Ramos is located nearby.
8.4/10 Very good! (101 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay, we booked an overnight stay on our way from Liberia to Tambor. It was a clean and comfortable room, close to many amenities, and restaurants. I would recommend and will return."
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026
Tierra Encantada Wellness Center
3 km from the Entrance Nosara Guanacaste
The price is £96 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
£96
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa cabin in Nosara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nosara Biological Reserve and Playa Pelada are located ...
Rancho Humo Estancia
Río Tempisque, Nicoya San Antonio Guanacaste
The price is £160 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
£160
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Palo Verde National Park is located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
"Loved our stay, it was incredible! Staff was wonderful especially Kenneth. We did a boat tour and he was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic to ensure all the birds on my list were at-least attempted to be found, which he successfully located 100% of them! We saw many herons, hummingbirds, storks, ..."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026
SAMARA - Stunning 2 bedroom House 15 min from the Beach.
Sámara Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida ...
10/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
"Nury était très gentille et à l’écoute. Tellement un belle endroit, comfort assuré!"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Lodge Las Estrellas de Samara
100 metros Oeste y 50 metros Sámara Guanacaste
The price is £126 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£126
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Werner ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"yes can see ocean from room"
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Stunning Modern Ocean View with Private Pool
Samara Guanacaste
Stay at this villa in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Werner Sauter ...
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Where to stay in El Carmen
Find the best El Carmen areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Casitas
While Casitas may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura.
