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14 Best and Fun Things To Do In Nosara, Costa Rica


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What could be more idyllic than a small, picturesque surf town surrounded by wildlife and jungle, with a peaceful multicultural community and all the comforts of home? That blissful location, which National Geographic deemed one of the top surf towns in the world, really exists and is named Nosara.

It is simple to understand why Nosara is renowned for its natural beauty. A small beach town nestled between untouched Costa Rican wilderness, the close-knit community provides for a relaxing and convenient holiday. One can merely stroll down the pristine and remote roads of Playa Guiones and visit an organic café, take a yoga class, or take in some of the awe-striking architecture in Nosara to find out how reviving this holiday town can be.

Nosara is home to some of the country’s best beaches, with laid-back sandy stretches and magnificent waves as well as beautiful sunset viewing sure to take your breath away. Explore the list below to discover all the delightful attractions in Nosara.

The 14 Most Popular Things To Do In Nosara, Costa Rica

14. Reserva Biológica Nosara

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: X89F+38J Guanacaste Province Nosara

Tel:  4070-1145

13. BAHIA GARZA

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

12. Asociacion De Desarrollo Interagal Ostional (ADIO)

4.5 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Location: X7WX+6JQ Guanacaste Province Ostional

Tel:  2682-1229

11. Miss Sky Canopy Tour

4.3 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

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Location: Playa metros norte del Restaurante La Luna en el Hotel Provincia de Guanacaste Nosara

Tel:  2682-0960

Web Address:   http://missskycanopytour.com/

10. La Feria – Nosara Market

4.5 ★★★★★ (22 reviews)

Location: X8GW+54G Unnamed Rd. Provincia de Guanacaste Nosara

9. Playa de Nosara

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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8. Nosara B&B Retreat

5.0 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

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Credit: Nosara B&B Retreat, Google Maps

Location: 200 mts North Rancho Suizo Playa Pelada Provincia de Guanacaste Nosara

Tel:  2682-0209

7. Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary

4.5 ★★★★★ (28 reviews)

Location: 800 Meters Este De La Plaza De Deportes De La Localidad Provincia de Guanacaste Santa Marta

Web Address:   http://sibusanctuary.org/

6. Playa del Ostional

4.3 ★★★★☆ (41 reviews)

5. Nosara Refuge for Wildlife

4.7 ★★★★★ (68 reviews)

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Location: W8XR+J6W Guanacaste Province Nosara

Tel:  2682-5049

Web Address:   http://refugeforwildlife.org/

4. Playa Garza

4.7 ★★★★★ (71 reviews)

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3. Nosara Escape Room

4.7 ★★★★★ (112 reviews)

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Credit: Nosara Escape Room, Google Maps

Location: North Guiones Entrance Guanacaste Province Nosara

Tel:  8661-7673

Web Address:   http://nosaraescape.com/

2. Ostional Nacional Wildlife Refuge

4.6 ★★★★★ (161 reviews)

Location: X8Q2+XQ8 Guanacaste Province Ostional

1. Guiones Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (427 reviews)

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Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Nosara, Costa Rica! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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