Explore Nosara by Beach, Neighborhood & Departure Point

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In Nosara, where an activity takes place and where it meets can be several kilometers apart across unpaved coastal roads. Use our 6 beach and village departure hubs below to match your itinerary to your exact location:

All 6 Nosara, Garza & Ostional Area Hubs

• Playa Guiones
• Playa Pelada
• Playa Nosara & Biological Reserve
• Nosara Town (Inland Village)
• Playa Garza
• Ostional National Wildlife Refuge

Quick Geographic Orientation

• Playa Guiones vs. Inland Nosara Town: Playa Guiones is the main beach surf and café zone, while Nosara Town sits 5–6 km inland near the airstrip (NOB), Super Rinde Más, and the Sibu / Mala Noche / Río Nosara put-in corridor.
• Playa Nosara / Boca Nosara: Located north of Playa Pelada where Río Nosara and Río Montaña meet the ocean alongside the 85-acre Nosara Biological Reserve.
• Playa Garza vs. Playa Sámara: Playa Garza is a working fishing bay 15 minutes south of Guiones; bookable Viator dolphin, Isla Chora kayak/snorkel, and Puerto Carrillo horseback day trips (12702P56, 116992P5, 12702P39, 116992P3) depart 35 minutes further south at Playa Sámara / Carrillo.

Selected Tours Across Nosara Departure Zones

Private Surf Class with a Local Instructor

Our local and experienced surf coaches will have you standing up and riding your very first wave, or improving your existing skills, in no time! We are experts in this area and know where to catch the top waves suited for your experience level.

• Departure / meeting zone: Playa Guiones (any convenient Guiones beach entrance) · Area hub: Playa Guiones · Category: Surf Lessons & Coaching
• Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes · Format: Private (Private tour (your group only, up to 6 travelers per booking))
• Included: Surfboard
• Run by: Tierra Costa · Reviews: 5.00 average from 21 customer reviews on Viator
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Nosara Golden Sunset Horseback Riding Tour

Discover Nosara’s beauty on a horseback ride through jungles and rivers. Enjoy panoramic views, a sunset at Playa Pelada, and capture golden-hour photos. Begin your adventure in the hills of Guiones, guided by a professional who ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for all ski...

• Departure / meeting zone: Playa Guiones Main Road (200m south of Beach Dog Café) to Playa Pelada sunset · Area hub: Playa Pelada · Category: Horseback Riding
• Duration: 2 hours · Format: Shared (Shared small-group tour (up to 10 travelers per booking))
• Included: Private transportation; Water; Safety Equipment; Well trained horse; Photo stops
• Run by: Discover In · Reviews: 3 customer review(s) on Viator (4.33 score)
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Kayaking and Stand-up Paddle Boarding in Costa Rica

Come join us on a unique experience in our beautiful wild national reserve. Its a magnificent place for all to admire and get to know our ecosystem and ways to sustain it. We will drift down river with the perfect tidal conditions to ensure maximum entertainment. Grab a "Pipa" wh...

• Departure / meeting zone: Boca Nosara / Río Nosara & Río Montaña (Playa Guiones pickup option) · Area hub: Playa Nosara & Biological Reserve · Category: Kayaking & Paddleboarding
• Duration: 2 hours · Format: Shared (Shared small-group tour (up to 30 travelers per booking))
• Included: Snacks; Kayaks, doubles or singles and SUP boards are provided
• Run by: Everyday Nosara Outdoor Experience · Reviews: 5.00 average from 37 customer reviews on Viator
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Hiking and birdwatching Nosara

The Nosara biological reserve is a 85 acre property and has a great potential, having many species of birds, some mammals, many reptiles and among other things that our visitors will be able to observe at the same time, all tourists will be guided by guides with enough experience...

• Departure / meeting zone: Nosara Biological Reserve (85-acre reserve near Playa Nosara) · Area hub: Playa Nosara & Biological Reserve · Category: Wildlife & Nature
• Duration: 2 hours · Format: Shared (Shared small-group tour (up to 12 travelers per booking))
• Included: Binoculars; Licensed Guide; Telescope
• Run by: Hiking Tours Nosara · Reviews: 4.64 average from 22 customer reviews on Viator
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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2-Hour Cooking Class in Nosara

You will get hands-on training from a local chef. You will learn traditional Costa Rica cooking techniques and cook on wood fire stove. Vegetarians options, please let us know ahead. Enjoy this amazing culinary experience and book now! Memories of traditional Costa Rican foods wi...

• Departure / meeting zone: Nosara (near Hostel Nicao / 300m before Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary) · Area hub: Nosara Town (Inland Village) · Category: Food, Cooking Classes & Culture
• Duration: 2 hours · Format: Shared (Shared small-group tour (up to 6 travelers per booking))
• Included: Lunch; Bottled water
• Run by: Costa Rica Descents · Reviews: 4.99 average from 159 customer reviews on Viator
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Tour of Ostional Beach Turtles

Discover the natural wonder of Lora turtle arrivals at Playa Ostional, a fascinating event that attracts thousands of females each month. Watch as between two and two hundred thousand turtles arrive at the beach, especially from July to October, on Luna Menguante, when between 20...

• Departure / meeting zone: Playa Guiones / Nosara pickup to Ostional National Wildlife Refuge · Area hub: Ostional National Wildlife Refuge · Category: Turtle-Watching Excursions
• Duration: 2 hours · Format: Private (Private tour (your group only, up to 15 travelers per booking))
• Included: Certified guide; Entrance to the wildlife refuge; In-vehicle air conditioning
• Run by: Nahual Tour · Reviews: 1 customer review(s) on Viator (5.00 score)
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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