NOSARA, COSTA RICA - TWO HILLSIDE VILLAS - ONE CASITA
Days unfold here
differently
differently
Nosara - Guanacaste - Costa Rica
Days here unfold differently
A surf session at dawn. A jungle trail at noon. A long lunch that becomes a sunset.
Nosara doesn’t rush — and neither should you.
“Pura vida isn’t a phrase. It’s a pace.“
The Nosara Way
You will be hard-pressed to see and do all there is to see and do in Nosara but should you wish to try we’ve collected some of the most popular activities in the sections below. We’re not responsible for the content, of course, because we don’t own or maintain it, but it should prove helpful. If you want our personal recommendations or preferences, just ask.
If you want to keep it simple and focus on the most popular activities between poolside naps, try the link below. If you want to dig deeper, read on!
The Top 10 things do do in Nosara
The ocean calls
SURF
World-class waves for beginners and pros alike. Consistent swells, warm water, and no shortage of boards for rent.
SURF SCHOOLS
BEACH LIFE
Miles of protected, development-free coastline. No vendors, no jet skis. Just sand, pelicans, and extraordinary light.
nosara’s five beaches
WATER TOURS
Kayak the estuary, snorkel offshore, or catch a sunset catamaran. The ocean rewards every kind of explorer.
water activities and more
The jungle surprises
WILDLIFE
Howler monkeys at dawn. Macaws overhead. Olive ridley turtles nesting at Ostional. Nature here is relentless and beautiful.
nature tours
BRING THE KIDS
Nosara isn’t just for grown-ups. While many activities are great for kids to tag along, there are many designed just for kids.
things to do with kids
YOGA & WELLNESS
A global yoga destination. Studios overlook the ocean or tuck into the jungle. Classes from sunrise to sunset.
yoga classes & retreats
The fare delights
COFFEE & CAFES
10 best cafes in Nosara
RESTAURANTS
Fresh seafood, gallo pinto, wood-fired pizza, sushi — the food scene punches well above the town’s size.
best restaurants in Nosara
FARMERS MARKET
The weekly market is a Nosara ritual — handmade arts and crafts, tropical fruit, fresh fish, local honey, and the best people-watching in town.
nosara farmers market
One of earth’s five “Blue Zones”
The Nicoya Peninsula is one of just five places on earth where people routinely live past 100. Fresh food, ocean air, outdoor living, and a pace that doesn’t punish you for slowing down.
blue zones Nicoya
Olive ridleys come ashore
Ostional Wildlife Refuge is one of the world’s premier nesting sites for the olive ridley sea turtle. It is famous for hosting a spectacular biological phenomenon known as an arribada (Spanish for “arrival”), where hundreds of thousands of female turtles simultaneously storm the beach to lay their eggs — and it’s just a short drive up the coast from your villa.
Ostional wildlife refuge
Getting around
CAR RENTAL
A 4WD is strongly recommended. Dirt roads, river crossings, and rainy season make it necessary.
car rental options in Nosara
QUAD & ATV RENTALS
Renting an ATV – quad or side-by-side is always a fun way to get around Nosara.
rental options
FLIGHTS TO NOSARA
Sansa and Green Air fly direct from Liberia and San José in under an hour. Book early — small planes, big demand.
flight options
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