Things to do in Nosara Area
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Tica Massage
After a hard day of surfing, treat yourself to a (totally legit) massage or spa treatment at Tica Massage, across from Casa Tucan. Next door there’s a small gym (US$10 per day) with free weights and machines. Credit cards and traveler’s checks are accepted.
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Reserva Biológica Nosara
The reserve behind the Lagarta Lodge has private trails leading through a mangrove wetland down to the river (five minutes) and beach (10 minutes). This is a great spot for bird-watching, and there’s a good chance you’ll see some reptiles as well (look up in the trees as there are occasionally boa constrictors here). Nonguests can visit the reserve for US$6.
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Playa Pelada
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Playa Guiones
Check out Playa Guiones for the best beach break in the central peninsula, especially when there is an offshore wind. Although the beach is usually full of surfers, there are fortunately plenty of take-off points.
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Playa Guiones
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Nosara Yoga Institute
In the hills near Playa Guiones is the famous Nosara Yoga Institute. The institute offers regular classes, open to the public, as well as workshops, retreats and instructor training courses. To practice in such a beautiful jungle setting, in airy studios ventilated by ocean breezes, is a wonderful experience for beginners or yogis (and yoginis) alike.
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Nosara Surf Shop
From here, turn left on the main road into Guiones past Café de Paris and you’ll find Nosara Surf Shop. It rents surfboards (US$15 to US$20 per day), does board repairs and arranges surf lessons (US$40 per hour) and tours.
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El Punto
Across the street from Kaya Sol, Tico-owned El Punto is a highly recommended surf shop that offers lessons (US$40 per hour) and rents surfboards (US$15 per day) and bicycles (US$10 per day).
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Coconut Harry’s
At the main intersection in Guiones, this surf shop offers private surfing lessons (US$35 per hour), board rental (US$20 per day) and repair, and long-term board storage (US$90 per year).
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Olga’s Bar & Restaurant
A few hundred meters to the north of La Luna, on a separate side road, lies this perennially popular beachside institution. The Tico-owned joint whips up cheap, yummy casados (set meals) and very reasonable fish dinners.
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Miss Sky
Miss Sky has brought a canopy tour to Nosara. It’s the longest one in the world – at least for now – with a total length of 11,000m above a pristine, private reserve. The zip lines don’t go from platform to platform, but from mountainside to mountainside, and have double cables for added safety. The last of 21 zip lines whisks you directly into the top floor of the onsite disco-bar! Tours leave twice daily, at 8am and 2pm.
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Mini Super Delicias del Mundo
Stock up on groceries at the Mini Super Delicias del Mundo near Kaya Sol; the bulletin board advertises local events and job openings.
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Marlin Bill’s
Across the main road is this popular bar-restaurant with fantastic ocean views. It’s worth grabbing lunch here when the menu is cheaper, though it’s worth the price anytime for a hearty filet of blackened tuna and a slab of key lime pie.
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La Luna
On the beach, to the right of Hotel Playas de Nosara, you’ll find this impressive stone building that houses a trendy restaurant-bar and art gallery. The eclectic menu has Asian and Mediterranean flourishes, and the views (and cocktails) are intoxicating. Call ahead for reservations.
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Beach Dog Café
Just steps from the beach, our favorite new cafe in Nosara has the best breakfast in town. The delicious lunch menu includes organic salads, sandwiches, wraps, pasta and more. Early birds can come for free coffee from 7am to 7:30am. Otherwise, order your favorite espresso drink or smoothie from the warm and friendly staff. There’s also free wi-fi.
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