El Carmen Travel Guide
Nicoya
Visit El Carmen
Things to do
Explore Local Culture and Coffee Tour from Guanacaste
£128
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coffe Tour and Cultural Experience on the Blue zone of Nicoya
£188
per adult
Jungle and Beach Horseback Riding Tour - 2H 1/2
£48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rain Forest Canopy Tour from Tamarindo: Zipline, Hanging Bridge
£45
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 £52 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£52
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (95 reviews)
"Employees very friendly respectful nice breakfast thank you very much for your service and kindness."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Tierra Encantada Wellness Center
3 km from the Entrance Nosara Guanacaste
The price is £119 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
£119
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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 ...
Private, spacious, well-equipped & luxurious retreat. Perfect for large groups.
Sámara Guanacaste Province
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"10 out of 10! This house is even better in person than it is in the photos. It was a great place for our family of 14 to spend a magical vacation together. The house is nestled in the jungle and it feels wonderfully secluded, yet it’s just a 5 minute drive to the town and a lovely beach. The zero ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Rancho Humo Estancia
Río Tempisque, Nicoya San Antonio Guanacaste
The price is £168 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£168
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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.
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 Carrillo Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
"Nury était très gentille et à l’écoute. Tellement un belle endroit, comfort assuré!"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Feel-good oasis Playa Sámara, Ocean view, Private pool, King bed, Dishwasher
Sámara Guanacaste Province
Stay at this holiday home in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Yes, loved the pool & terrace"
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
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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 La Casa de la Cultura and Recaredo Briceno Park.
