Guidebook for Nosara
Food Scene
Costa Rican owned, good food, good service. Not only pizzas and pastas, but also great fish and meat. Try the Tuna Carpaccio!
18 locals recommend
Il Peperoni
Costa Rican owned, good food, good service. Not only pizzas and pastas, but also great fish and meat. Try the Tuna Carpaccio!
Friendly place owned by two Tico Surfers. Do not read Ten pies, but Diez Pies (like the 10-foot waves they like to surf)
20 locals recommend
10 Pies
Friendly place owned by two Tico Surfers. Do not read Ten pies, but Diez Pies (like the 10-foot waves they like to surf)
El Colibri Steakhouse
Great meats, friendly!
Casa Romantica
Good food, intimate setting.
Beach Dog Cafe
Great wraps, salads. Good for lunch and dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Friendly, Mexican food and a large selection of Tequila. Live music on weekends. They also have a kids' corner for them to play while parents are enjoying the evening.
44 locals recommend
El Chivo Cantina
Friendly, Mexican food and a large selection of Tequila. Live music on weekends. They also have a kids' corner for them to play while parents are enjoying the evening.
Entertainment & Activities
Coconut Harry's
160Friendly surf School, for lessons or to rent a board
Kayak or SUP tours with experienced local guides, knowledgeable about fauna and flora.
7 locals recommend
Experience Nosara
Kayak or SUP tours with experienced local guides, knowledgeable about fauna and flora.
A non-profit organization for rescuing injured monkeys and rehabilitation. Great cause that need your support!
Reservation required
11 locals recommend
Nosara Refuge for Wildlife
Dump RoadA non-profit organization for rescuing injured monkeys and rehabilitation. Great cause that need your support!
Reservation required
Surfing school, Costa rican owners and instructors. Friendly.
7 locals recommend
Agua Tibia Surf School
Surfing school, Costa rican owners and instructors. Friendly.
Getting Around
Economy Rent a Car
Friendly, customer service
Essentials
Largest super market in town, own by a hard working local. Best selection of products.
47 locals recommend
Super Nosara
Largest super market in town, own by a hard working local. Best selection of products.
Parks & Nature
Playa Pelada
Our favorite beach, pristine, rugged, no crowded at all
Where the Olive Ridley turtles come to lay their eggs. A seasonal event, not on a schedule. If you are lucky, you will be able to experience something unique!
Usually at the new moon and during the coolest months of the year (June to November)
Playa Ostional de Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Where the Olive Ridley turtles come to lay their eggs. A seasonal event, not on a schedule. If you are lucky, you will be able to experience something unique!
Usually at the new moon and during the coolest months of the year (June to November)