Nicoya Peninsula Costa Rica

Nicoya, 25 km south of Santa Cruz, is the most important town on the peninsula. It was named after the Chorotega Indian Chief Nicoya, who welcomed the first Spaniards in 1523. Some locals are partly of Chorotega descent. The shining white church on the pleasant Parque Central dates to the mid I 7th century and is worth a took. Nicoya is now the commercial center of the cattle industry as well as the political capital and the transport hub of the peninsula. Banks here will change US dollars.

Hotels

Villa Katino
Lucero Surf Retreats
Bungalows Pachamama
The March House
Barcelo Playa Tambor
Blue Jay Lodge
Casa Caletas
Hotel Buenisimo & Rancho Sancho
Hotel Punta Islita