Infrastructure in Nosara

Nosara’s beauty comes from its simple, off-the-beaten-path setting. Because it’s a rural area, brief interruptions in internet, power, or water can occasionally happen, though they’re usually short unless there’s a wider outage. We’ll keep you informed of any disruptions.

Internet

Nosara has reliable internet, though speeds may slow during peak holiday weeks (Christmas and New Years). For a working vacation, Become Nosara Work Center offers daily co-working rates and is only a 5–10 minutes drive from Playa Guiones or Playa Pelada. Please note that internet outages are beyond our control and do not qualify for refunds or discounts.

Water

Nosara’s tap water is potable though some guests prefer bottled. Water is supplied by local wells via the public provider. Occasional water shut-offs may occur for repairs or well refilling; some homes have backup tanks. During the dry season (Dec–April), please conserve water—take short showers, run full laundry loads, and report leaks. These are the dryest months in the area and experience the most tourism so conservation is important.

Electricity

Power interuptions are common in Nosara, lasting from seconds up to an hour or more. Most are surges and very brief, but larger incidents—like vehicle collisions with power poles, extreme weather conditions, lightning strikes, or wildlife electrocutions—can cause longer disruptions. We do our best to keep you informed.

ROADS

Nosara is a rural jungle beach town—not a developed beach city like Tamarindo. While the main road in is paved as well as a few roads that lead down to Playa Guiones, most roads are unpaved. Expect gravel and dust in the dry season (Dec–April), molasses on the roads to keep the dust down, and when the rains return, it will be lush and green (Apr–Dec) with muddy areas during the rainiest months of October into early November.

BUGS and WILDLIFE

Bugs are a normal part of the ecosystem, and while we take steps to minimize them indoors, nature ultimately sets the rules in the jungle.

We’re fortunate to share this area with abundant wildlife, including birds (over 270 species), howler monkeys, coatis, raccoons, red-tailed squirrels, iguanas, armadillos, capybaras, gray foxes, deer, and the occasional ocelot. The latter animals are mostly nocturnal, so sightings are rare—and special when they happen.

As the area develops, wildlife is negatively impacted. Animals are occasionally electrocuted on power lines where trees once connected their paths. If you witness this, please do not touch the animal. Please report any wilfelife emergency to our this number via What’s App, Wildlife Emergency: +506 8824 3323. The Stop the Shocks program raises funds to insulate electricity lines.