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Explore the jungle-clad hills of the southern tip of Guanacaste, with stunning beaches and excellent hotels and lodges.

Located on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, the Nicoya Peninsula is ideal for those seeking to get off the beaten track. The area is made up of northern Guanacaste Province and southern Puntarenas Province. Their are some excellent surfing beaches such as Playa Santa Teresa and Playa Mal País in the south. Plus Playa Grande. located within Las Baulas National Marine Park. Leatherback turtles nest and hatch at Playa Grande. Olive ridley turtles arrive farther south at Ostional National Wildlife Refuge. The region has several excellent hotels and lodges, including Punta Islita Hotel and the Nantipa Hotel.

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Batik Blue Luxury Villa

Nicoya Peninsula

First Private Villa

Isla Chiquita

Isla Chiquita 'Glamping' Hotel

Nicoya Peninsula

Luxury Hotel

A birdwatchers dream location

La Ensenada Lodge

Nicoya Peninsula

Tourist Hacienda

8676 Lagarta Lodge

Lagarta Lodge

Nicoya Peninsula

First Boutique

Plunge Pool

Nantipa Hotel

Nicoya Peninsula

Luxury Hotel

2045 Punta Islita Hotel

Punta Islita Hotel

Nicoya Peninsula

Luxury Hotel

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READY - 18 March 2024

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