[4] Puerto Carrillo is a small unobtrusive community that has been playing host to some of the most renowned sport fishing boats in the world, since its discovery as a billfish destination over 15 years ago.

Playa El Sur a beautiful medium size beach surrounded by palm trees (only accessible by boat).

Playa Samara, 4 km to the north, is a much larger beach with waves generally near knee to waist high, and is a popular place for beginning surfers and families.

[7] The district is covered by the following road routes: Carrillo is located approximately 41 km (25 mi) from Nicoya, the economic and administrative hub of the region.

The paving of the "Road 150" from Nicoya through Sámara to Carrillo was completed in early 2006, which greatly increased the accessibility of the region and dramatically reduced driving times.

Other villages in the district are Angostura, Arbolito, Cuesta Malanoche, Estrada Rábago, Jobo, Lajas, Quebrada Bonita (partly), San Miguel and Santa María.