Nicoya Peninsula

(Local Name: Península de Nicoya) The Nicoya Peninsula is the largest peninsula in Costa Rica at over 100km/62mi in length. Found at the northwest corner of the country, the peninsula juts southward into the Pacific Ocean. Roughly the last quarter of the peninsula is part of the Puntarenas province, while the upper section falls within the borders of Guanacaste.

In the 1940s, roughly half of the peninsula was covered with rainforest, but by the 1960s it was mostly cleared.

The beaches of the peninsula are the main attractions of the area, featuring large resorts and excellent water sports opportunities.

Small islands in and around the Gulf of Nicoya make for interesting boating excursions