Nosara is more than a vacation destination, it’s a lifestyle!
No matter what your lifestyle may be,
there are activities for the entire family to enjoy!
learn to surf, enjoy River and Ocean Adventures
Playa Guiones has many surf schools to choose from as well as river tours, sport fishing, boat cruises, and catamaran trips. Below are some top recommended options and it is always recommended to book in advance.
Nosara Tico Surf School
Safari Surf School
Nosara CR Surf School
Sky and Sand Boat Tours
Fishing Nosara
Get Hooked Nosara
Experience Nosara
Learn about local wildlife and biodiversity
Plant a tree with Costa Verdes, a nonprofit restoring coastal plant life in Nosara—a meaningful way to make a positive impact during your stay.
SIBU Sanctuary provides lifelong care for injured wildlife that can't return to the wild due to psychological or physical injury. Tour fees support their vital work. Advance booking is required.
Just 20 minutes north of Nosara, Playa Ostional is the nesting shore for Olive Ridley Sea Turtles. During an “arribada,” thousands come ashore—check the Ostional Guides Facebook page, Asociacion de Guias Locales de Ostional, or ask your guest host to inquire. Only nature knows when this remarkable event takes place!
Enjoy Cultural Experiences, kids day camp, or study at the spanish school
Conocer offers unique cultural experiences for visitors to learn about Nosara’s local culture and traditions.
For kids ages 5-14, Nosara Day Camp offers fun local adventures that teach kids about nature, culture, and community—a trip highlight for many!
Nosara Spanish Institute is a well-established language school offering week-long classes, in-person and on-line. They offer student housing (first-come, first-served), and immersive homestays with local families for serious learners.
Enjoy adventure tours - Zip line, ATV, horses, and mountain biking
Experience Miss Sky Canopy Tour
ATV tours, explore the back roads of Nosara.
Pippin Rentals and Tours
Off-road Adventure Nosara
Tico Tours Nosara
For Horse Enthusiasts
Horseback Safari Tour
Playa Ponies
Mountain Biking with Nosara MTB