Playa Pelada Guide: Coastal Outings, Sunset Rides & Access

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Just north of Playa Guiones across a rocky headland, Playa Pelada is a quieter crescent beach known for exposed limestone reefs, blowholes at mid-tide, and calm tide pools at low tide. Playa Pelada is the scenic sunset finish for {tl('nosara-golden-sunset-horseback-riding')} (5521744P14, 2h starting in the Guiones hills) and sits minutes south of Boca Nosara and the Nosara Biological Reserve, where you can join {tl('kayaking-stand-up-paddle-boarding-nosara')} (375503P1), {tl('hiking-and-birdwatching-nosara')} (444953P1), and {tl('night-walk-nosara-biological-reserve')} (444953P2). We also compare the nearby Nicoya Coast beach ride {tl('horseback-riding-puerto-carrillo-beach-jungle')} (116992P3, departing Sámara / Puerto Carrillo ~50 minutes south).

For coastal dining, sunset spots, and neighborhood guides to Playa Pelada, visit our sister site PlayaNosara.com.

Guided Tours Departing from or Serving This Area

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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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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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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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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Horseback Riding in Puerto Carrillo: Beach & Jungle

Horseback Riding at Carrillo Beach – Just Minutes from Sámara! Looking for a fun and scenic way to explore Costa Rica’s coastline? Just 7 km south of Sámara, Carrillo Beach—ranked among the top 5 beaches in the country—offers the perfect setting for a peaceful horseback riding ad...

• Departure / meeting zone: Nearby Nicoya Coast Day Trip — departs Sámara / Playa Carrillo (~50 min south of Nosara) · Area hub: Playa Pelada · Category: Horseback Riding
• Departure & season note: Departs from Sámara / Puerto Carrillo (~50 minutes south of Nosara).
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes · Format: Shared (Shared small-group tour (up to 8 travelers per booking))
• Included: Private transportation; Snacks
• Run by: Book with María · Reviews: 5.00 average from 17 customer reviews on Viator
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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