Nosara guide
Get to know Nosara before you arrive
Beaches for surfing and for sunsets, turtles at Ostional, howler monkeys in the trees and dirt roads. Here's how to get here, which season suits you and how to get around with respect.
- Nicoya Peninsula, Guanacaste
- ≈ 2.5 h from Liberia (LIR)
- Dry season: December to April
- Sunset 5:15–6:10 PM
The map
Nosara from north to south
Nosara is more than a town: beaches, forest and a river, joined by dirt roads.
Wildlife refuge to the north, known for its olive ridley turtle arribadas.
North of Pelada, past the mouth of the river and next to the Biological Reserve.
Protected forest along the Nosara River.
Nosara town and the airstrip for domestic flights.
Rocks, tide pools and sunsets.
Playa Guiones
We are hereA long beach with consistent waves.
Local tip
Low tide at Guiones this afternoon: perfect for the tide pools at the south end.
Getting here
Getting here is part of the trip
Nosara sits on the Pacific coast of the Nicoya Peninsula, in Guanacaste. These are the ways to get here.
From Liberia (LIR)
About 2.5 h by road to Nosara. With a private transfer, you go from the airport to your villa without having to find the way.
From San José (SJO)
Considerably further by road than Liberia. If you fly into San José, get in touch and we'll work out the best option with you.
On a domestic flight
Nosara has an airstrip for domestic flights, next to the town.
Ostional and wildlife
When thousands of turtles arrive at once
North of Nosara lies Ostional, one of the places where the arribada happens: a few days each month, thousands of olive ridley turtles come out of the sea to nest at the same time. Howler monkeys, coatis and iguanas are common neighbors in Nosara.
Discover Ostional and its wildlifeIllustrative photo 
The Nicoya blue zone
Life here is unhurried (and long)
The Nicoya Peninsula is one of the world's few “blue zones”: regions where people live longer than usual. In Nosara, that pace meets a culture of yoga and wellness you notice day to day.
Discover in-villa wellnessIllustrative photo
With Lapa
Every plan, sorted
Getting here, getting around, heading out on a tour or asking for something at the villa: this is how we help.
Questions about Nosara
How do I get to Nosara from Liberia airport?
By road, in about 2.5 h. With a private transfer you go from the airport to your villa without having to find the way: the details are on the transfer page.
When is the best time to come?
It depends on what you're after: the dry season runs from December to April and the green one from May to November. The year, month by month, is in the Seasons chapter.
Where can I see the turtles?
At Ostional, north of Nosara, where a few days each month thousands of olive ridley turtles come out of the sea to nest. Visits are only with a local guide, as we explain on the wildlife page.
Got your dates?
Let's plan your Nosara stay
Tell us when you arrive and what you'd like to do. We help with the transfer, the vehicle, tours and anything you need at the villa.
