Nosara Costa Rica is the place where Zen dreams are made of. Located in the heart of the Central American jungle lies an unspoiled nirvana. One of the most authentic and pure locations on our around the world trip, we were greeted in Nosara with jovial locals, gnarly waves, friendly monkeys, and the absolute perfect place for a holiday.
Since a large portion of the land in Nosara is protected, the beaches are completely untouched. No one can build within 100m of the beach making for a pristine jungle playa. Pura vida!
FRIDAY
10 am: Rent your quad at Monkey Quads and get ready for an exploratory and exciting adventure!
1 pm: Walk over to Beach Dog Café, next door to Harbor Reef, they specialize in chicken mango tacos. For breakfast, order the Surfer Bowl, but prepare yourself for a breakfast that is muy caliente!
2 pm: Beach time! Enjoy the shell-strewn beach of Playa Pelada. Make sure to look for the natural blowhole in the rocks
5 pm: Head out to Playa Guiones where you can surf some of the longest waves in the world. If you’re not a big surfer, just body surf those waves in!
7 pm: Time to dine at Pacifico Azul. The home of former fan favorite The Gilded Iguana, Pacifico Azul is a relaxed option for diners to feast on fresh local cuisine while listening to the sound of local musicians. Order the tuna tartar!
SATURDAY
7:30 am: Head to the treetops at Miss Sky in Nosara. Join a group for an unbelievable zip-lining experience through the Costa Rican jungle. Let loose as you sore through the sky on 13 different zip line adventures!
12 pm: Feast on a delicious lunch at KayaSol at the KayaSol Surf Hotel. Absolutely everything on the menu is delicious. Our perfect lunch consisted of a seafood burrito, sweet potato fries, and Imperial beer!
2 pm: Stand up paddle through the mangrove trees with Experience Nosara. Enjoy the peaceful sounds of the jungle while getting a workout. Bonus!
7 pm: It’s time for a beachside dining experience at local favorite La Luna. Enjoy the crash of the waves as you sip on a passionfruit mojito and dine on delectable ceviche.
SUNDAY
8:30 am: Set your intention and flow through a restorative and rejuvenating yoga practice at the Nosara Yoga Institute. Enjoy an invigorating moving meditation high up in the jungle. Wave high to the howler monkeys in the trees during your downward dog.
10:30 am: Follow your yoga session with an exhilarating juice from Akea Blends smoothie & juice bar. If you’re feeling super healthy, go for the mean green or the solo verde. If yoga was your dose of health and you feel like getting loose with an adult beverage, look no further than the Lava Flow. With coconut rub, leche de coco, banana, pineapple, and strawberry, the Lava Flow is the perfect island cocktail. You got it from a juice stand so it must be healthy, right?
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Hi guys,
Thanks for the beautiful post! I’m heading to Nosara in a couple of weeks time and I’m looking for a clean room in a decent hostel/lodge. I’m a budget traveler. Do you have any advice? The information on the net can be overwhelming. Thanks so much, Donné
Nice post! If anyone would like to learn more about where to stay, local surf beta, and an amazing day hike to go on when traveling to Playa Guiones in Costa Rica, check out my blog post at
https://kosydar.org/surf-travel-in-playa-guiones-costa-rica/