Barranca

Travel Guide

A beach with a long stretch of sand, a calm sea, and a line of palm trees in the background.
A beach with a white police vehicle parked on the right, palm trees, and a distant ship on the water.
A sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear sky, and a line of palm trees along the shore.

Where to stay in Barranca

Find the best Barranca areas for the activities you enjoy most.

San Miguelito

While there might not be top attractions in San Miguelito, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Puntarenas Beach and Playa Boca de Barranca.

Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive

Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
El Roble 23 El Roble Puntarenas
The price is S$283 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
S$283
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in El Roble. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,173 reviews)
"El hotel está aceptable, sin embargo, el funcionamiento es algo restringido y además hacen competencia desleal porque nos dijeron que si se reserva directamente con ellos hay otros beneficios que si se hace la reserva con otras plataformas y eso no me parece justo para el huésped porque igual se ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sept, 2026

Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive
Hotel Punta Leona

Hotel Punta Leona

3 out of 5
Punta Leona Garabito Tárcoles Puntarenas
The price is S$187 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
S$187
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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 S$260 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
S$260
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tárcoles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Playa Tárcoles and Carara National Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
"This hotel is very beautiful, but something to keep in mind. The food and beverages from the restaurant are very over priced. Just as an example a glass of Prosecco was roughly 22-25$ (USD) which is enough to just go out in town and buy your own bottle. Also, the breakfast for just my wife and I ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept, 2026

Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda, Costa Rica, Autograph Collection®
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
"Un lugar pequeñito, pero con todo lo que se necesita, la pasamos muy bien!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug, 2026

Macaw Paradise
Tarcoles Birding Lodge

Tarcoles Birding Lodge

3 out of 5
Tárcoles Lodge Lagunillas Puntarenas Province
Stay at this chalet in Lagunillas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Crocodile Bridge and Jardín Pura Vida are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"This place is a gem! The view up in the mountains, overlooking the sea. A birder’s paradise. The value is incredible. My kids wept when we left. Loved our stay. Thank you"

Reviewed on 20 Jul, 2026

Tarcoles Birding Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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