Escape to a hidden paradise and stay in the heart of one of the world’s best surf spots. Nosara is a village on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. Here, you can experience the while beauty of jungles, pristine beaches with fresh food and a healthy lifestyle.
Nosara is a world away from built-up hotel complexes and crowded beaches. It’s rugged, untouched, natural beauty. Surfers, yogis and sun seekers are drawn to the paradise of Playa Guiones, where the jungle, the beach and the ocean meet.
Discover whatever your heart desires in Nosara, where local excursions, exquisite restaurants, healthy juice bars and stunning views await you. Visit the local healing center, take a sunset kayak tour, join a meditation class or take a surf lesson. Whether you’re looking to unwind, connect, relax or adventure, Nosara has plenty to offer short and long-term visitors.
The ideal location for friends, families, couples and digital nomads.
Nosara is nestled on the Nicoya Peninsula, as is famous for being one of only 5 Blue Zones in the world.
These Blue Zones are where people live longer and happier lives than anywhere else on earth because of the healthy, peaceful and spiritual lifestyles they offer. The five pillars of life in the Blue Zone are community, access to nature, spirituality, healthy eating and an active lifestyle.
Just 159 miles from San Jose, and 80 miles from Liberia, the road to Nosara is scenic and rugged. Watch beautiful, endless green scenery roll past your window and be more amazed with every mile. The overland journey truly offers a sense of adventure in a 4-wheel drive SUV, tough enough to take on the rugged road.
If you prefer, you can take a short flight from a number of locations around Costa Rica to Nosara airport and take in breathtaking landscapes from the skies above.
Best time to visit: During the dry season (mid-November to April) weather conditions are favorable with less rainfall, giving you the chance to experience the full magic of Nosara.
Chorotegas Surf
Excellent local Tico owned surf school
Norte
Surf hotel offering surf classes
The Gilded Iguana
Surf club and athletic center 100 meters from Quin
Bodhi Tree
World class yoga hotel and retreat center with multiple daily yoga, meditation and pilates classes
Harmony Healing Center
Healing center of the Harmony hotel with daily yoga and meditation classes
Daily yoga classes and exctatic dance twice a week
Boutique yoga and fitness studio with wide range of activities designed by Studio Saxe.
Mangrove SUP or Kayak tour
Breathtaking sunset SUP or kayak tours starting next to Playa Pelada
Terratour Nosara
Private or group transfer for trips and airport transfers
The Gilded Iguana Hotel offers a small modern co-working space just next door, it’s the perfect spot to work if you need more tranquility.
The Gilded Iguana
Surf hotel with a good restaurant
Luv Burger
All menu is vegan and gluten free
La Brasa Guiones
Argentinian Grill Restaurant, 200 meters from Quin
The Harmony
Laidback luxury hotel with good restaurant, healthy juice bar
Coyol
Delicious restaurant with beautiful sunset view
La Luna
Greek and Mediterranean food and pizza. Amazing ocean view sunsets, located on Playa Pelada.
Blue Market
Organic bio market on Tuesdays from 7am until 11am, great variety of organic fruits and vegetables
Costas Verdes
Costas Verdes is working to restore devastated coastal ecosystems from past human impact, by leading and executing reforestation projects and empowering local communities.
Nosara Animal Care
Nosara Animal Care (NAC) is a Costa Rican based, nonprofit, animal welfare organization located in Nosara, Costa Rica.
