Tárcoles Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A calm river with a small boat in the center, surrounded by dense green foliage and a clear blue sky.
A bridge with a metal railing overlooking a muddy riverbank with crocodiles.
A beach with a rocky foreground, a sandy shore, and a forested hill in the background.
A large cactus with sun shining through its leaves.
A bird with a colorful plumage holding a transparent insect.

Where to stay in Tárcoles

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Sotavento II

Sotavento II might not have many top sights, but Mantas Beach and Playa Blanca are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hotel Punta Leona

Hotel Punta Leona

3 out of 5
Punta Leona Garabito Tárcoles Puntarenas
The price is £112 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£112
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Tárcoles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel Punta Leona
Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda, Costa Rica, Autograph Collection®

Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda, Costa Rica, Autograph Collection®

5 out of 5
3 Km South and 600 mts East Carara National Park Tárcoles Puntarenas
The price is £156 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
£156
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tárcoles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Playa Tárcoles and Carara National Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"The staff and employees truly made our experience exceptional. The company should recognize just how important its people are to the success of the business. Any time we had any major concerns (and we had a couple), it was addressed immediately, and the staff consistently went above and beyond to ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda, Costa Rica, Autograph Collection®
Hotel Villa Caletas

Hotel Villa Caletas

4 out of 5
Central Pacific 5 miles before Jaco Tárcoles Puntarenas
The price is £170 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£170
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Tárcoles. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (725 reviews)
"Las vistas son espectaculares, la piscina es hermosa y la atención del personal sobresaliente. El lugar es especial para celebraciones en pareja y para relajarse. El masaje en el SPA también estuvo excelente!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Hotel Villa Caletas
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Nomad Living CR

Nomad Living CR

3.5 out of 5
Calle La Barca Tárcoles Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this aparthotel in Tárcoles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa Tárcoles and Carara National Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (57 reviews)
"Guests needs had been very well thought through. Lovely place!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Nomad Living CR
Macaw Paradise

Macaw Paradise

3 out of 5
tarcoles playa la pita Tarcoles Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this beach villa in Tárcoles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Playa Bochinche and Hacienda las Agujas are located ...
6/10 (2 reviews)
"Todo estuvo muy bien, las cabinas justo en la playa, muy limpias, cocinita básica pero con todo, camas cómodas. Piscina limpia y acogedora. Le doy 8 de 10 pero pagas poco y recibes mas"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Macaw Paradise
Ocean view, full time staff, concierge services. Winner 2013 - 2026 top rental

Ocean view, full time staff, concierge services. Winner 2013 - 2026 top rental

Punta Leona Puntarenas (province)
Stay at this beach villa in Tárcoles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Marina Los Sueños and Playa Blanca are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (135 reviews)
"We had never been to Costa Rica before so we didn’t know quite what to expect. Take the transportation from the airport. Once we got to the house, it was fabulous. The house is clean, and the staff are second to none. Every meal prepared for us was absolutely delicious. The views are spectacular ..."

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Ocean view, full time staff, concierge services. Winner 2013 - 2026 top rental
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Stay near popular Tárcoles attractions

Playa Agujas

8.0/10 (14 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Agujas during your trip to Agujas?
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Things to do

Tortuga Island Tour with Costa Cat

Tortuga Island Tour with Costa Cat

£130
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Tortuga Island Tour with Costa Cat
Jaco Horseback Riding Adventure Tours

Jaco Horseback Riding Adventure Tours

£48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jaco Horseback Riding Adventure Tours
Self Guided Nature Hike with Ocean View Photo spots in Jaco

Vista Los Sueños: Self-Guided Hike with Ocean Views

£19
per adult
Vista Los Sueños: Self-Guided Hike with Ocean Views
Hike 10 Waterfalls in Jacó

Hike 10 Waterfalls in Jacó

£41
per adult
Hike 10 Waterfalls in Jacó
Guided Horseback Riding Tours on Jacó Beach Costa Rica

Guided Horseback Riding Tours on Jacó Beach Costa Rica

£45
per adult
Guided Horseback Riding Tours on Jacó Beach Costa Rica
Day Tour to Playa Fantasia on Sealounge Catamaran

Snorkeling Tour to Playa Fantasia on Sealounge Catamaran

£119
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Snorkeling Tour to Playa Fantasia on Sealounge Catamaran
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Cities near Tárcoles

A river flowing through a forest with green foliage and a rocky bed.

Carara