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Costa Rica Beaches - The Nicoya Peninsula (Guanacaste and Puntarenas)

Travel to the beaches and inland refuges of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, like Playa Tamarindo, Mal Pais, Montezuma, and Tambor.
Costa Rica Beaches: The Nicoya Peninsula
Because the entire region is ringed by beaches, the Nicoya Peninsula is Costa Rica's most popular beach destination.
Montezuma Beach - Costa Rica
Liberal, laid-back Montezuma is one of the best Costa Rica beaches on the Nicoya Peninsula for open-minded budget travelers, especially backpackers, artists, and surfers.
Playa Tamarindo - Costa Rica
Travel guide to Playa Tamarindo, one of Costa Rica's most popular beaches for international travelers.
Ecotel, Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
For the more rugged ecotourist, Playa Hermosa's environmentally-friendly Ecotel offers captivating immersion in Costa Rican wildlife, just steps away from the beach.
Map of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula
A great area map of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula from Go Visit Costa Rica. Includes surf beaches, marine reserves, and other destinations.

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