Vacation Rentals Nosara’s guidebook
Food scene
La Luna
Delicious Mediterranean food, stunning sunsets, right on the beach.
The best views of Nosara, ocean views, food is amazing. Reservations are required.
21 locals recommend
Coyol Restaurant
The best views of Nosara, ocean views, food is amazing. Reservations are required.
La Dolce Vita
160The best Italian Restaurant, cash only and reservations needed.
PACIFICO AZUL RESTAURANT
Seafood restaurant in the hearth of Playa Guiones.
Restaurante Chirriboca
Unnamed RoadStunning ocean and river views, great for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Marlin Bills Restaurant
Authentic American style food in the heart of Playa Guiones
Rosi's Soda Tica
Local Costa Rican breakfast and lunch
Tours and Activities
FEATURED: Set amidst the unequaled beauty of a Costa Rican forest wilderness is the longest, most exhilarating canopy tour in the world. Traversing majestic mountain ridges and valleys, soaring high above multiple ravines, with breathtaking views of rivers, waterfalls, and the Pacific Ocean. Comprised of 21 exhilarating runs, a stopover at the waterfall and river pools, the ultimate stage emerges from the serene forest, crosses high above beautiful River Nosara. Suitable for nature lovers, adventurers, families, and all who wish to experience the ultimate canopy tour adventure; Miss Sky Canopy promises to be the experience of a lifetime.
8 locals recommend
Miss Sky Canopy Tour
FEATURED: Set amidst the unequaled beauty of a Costa Rican forest wilderness is the longest, most exhilarating canopy tour in the world. Traversing majestic mountain ridges and valleys, soaring high above multiple ravines, with breathtaking views of rivers, waterfalls, and the Pacific Ocean. Comprised of 21 exhilarating runs, a stopover at the waterfall and river pools, the ultimate stage emerges from the serene forest, crosses high above beautiful River Nosara. Suitable for nature lovers, adventurers, families, and all who wish to experience the ultimate canopy tour adventure; Miss Sky Canopy promises to be the experience of a lifetime.
Monkey Quads provides a professional tour guide with 15 years of experience living full time in Nosara, All tours are $85 per person, plus $25 extra if there is an additional rider on the quad. Minimum of 3 quads. Each quad can carry two guests. All tours start at 7:30, last 4-5 hours, and include a helmet and protective eyewear for each guest. Guests pay for their own lunches and may rent from Monkey Quads or bring their own snorkeling gear. Upon return to Nosara, clients are responsible for filling quad tanks with super gasoline.
Inquire about the different destination tours.
Monkey Quads
Downtown GuionesMonkey Quads provides a professional tour guide with 15 years of experience living full time in Nosara, All tours are $85 per person, plus $25 extra if there is an additional rider on the quad. Minimum of 3 quads. Each quad can carry two guests. All tours start at 7:30, last 4-5 hours, and include a helmet and protective eyewear for each guest. Guests pay for their own lunches and may rent from Monkey Quads or bring their own snorkeling gear. Upon return to Nosara, clients are responsible for filling quad tanks with super gasoline.
Inquire about the different destination tours.
FEATURED: The Nosara area is abundant with species of fish found usually only at distances way offshore. Experience some great fishing with a local very experienced Captain that knows the waters like the back of their hand. Fishing trips start at Garza Beach, we can arrange transportation to get there if you don’t have a vehicle. Boats available: Robalo 27ft and 2-Betrams 31ft.
Sportfishing, pink island snorkel, surf trips, and sunset cruise are available.
Inquiry for prices.
Juan Mora Sportfishing
FEATURED: The Nosara area is abundant with species of fish found usually only at distances way offshore. Experience some great fishing with a local very experienced Captain that knows the waters like the back of their hand. Fishing trips start at Garza Beach, we can arrange transportation to get there if you don’t have a vehicle. Boats available: Robalo 27ft and 2-Betrams 31ft.
Sportfishing, pink island snorkel, surf trips, and sunset cruise are available.
Inquiry for prices.
Nosara is an incredibly dynamic area for stand up paddling and SUP surfing. SUP and SUP surf lessons are designed to make you a more confident paddler and move your skills up a level.
SUP or Kayak the serene waters of the Rio Montana and Rio Nosara, weaving your way through mangrove tunnels and bird songs. It’s accessible to everyone.
Inquire for prices.
7 locals recommend
Experience Nosara
Nosara is an incredibly dynamic area for stand up paddling and SUP surfing. SUP and SUP surf lessons are designed to make you a more confident paddler and move your skills up a level.
SUP or Kayak the serene waters of the Rio Montana and Rio Nosara, weaving your way through mangrove tunnels and bird songs. It’s accessible to everyone.
Inquire for prices.
Try your hand at riding a wave with a qualified surf instructor. Guiones is a perfect beach for all-level surfers. For the more experienced, custom lesson and guided trips are also available. Prices to be quoted with the different surf schools in town.
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Safari Surf School
300 metersTry your hand at riding a wave with a qualified surf instructor. Guiones is a perfect beach for all-level surfers. For the more experienced, custom lesson and guided trips are also available. Prices to be quoted with the different surf schools in town.
Inquire for prices.
The diving center is located at the entrance of Playa Garza between Samara and Nosara, Guiones Provincia de Nicoya (Guanacaste) in the pueblo called "las Delicias" 2 km from the beach. It has a compressor BAUER vertical able to fill a bottle in 8 minutes. The equipment available for rent are new and regularly maintained. The boat is a 32", specially designed for diving and it can host 12 divers (for larger groups another boat will come as reinforcement). It has all the necessary for your comfort and safety equipment.
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Buceo Gavilana
The diving center is located at the entrance of Playa Garza between Samara and Nosara, Guiones Provincia de Nicoya (Guanacaste) in the pueblo called "las Delicias" 2 km from the beach. It has a compressor BAUER vertical able to fill a bottle in 8 minutes. The equipment available for rent are new and regularly maintained. The boat is a 32", specially designed for diving and it can host 12 divers (for larger groups another boat will come as reinforcement). It has all the necessary for your comfort and safety equipment.
Inquire for prices.
City advice
Getting around
Airport Private Transfer
We can set up private transportation in air-conditioned, clean, and professionally maintained shuttle vans. Vans can transport up to 25 people comfortably. Report the amount of luggage, surfboards, or other large items you will be traveling with. Please provide your flight itinerary to proceed with the reservation.
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Local Tica Chef
Hire your own private cook to give you a taste of genuine local cuisine for as many meals as you’d like. The cook will prepare a menu with you and get all the required groceries. Please make sure and let us know of any dietary restrictions.
***Seafood will be an added cost.
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Getting around
Golf Cart or ATV Rentals
Alternative transportation vehicles that can be rented in the area are Golf carts and ATV’s. These are two of the most commonly used transportation by tourist in town, it makes it easy and fun to get around. Inquiry for golf cart sizes and prices.
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Grocery Shopping Service
We will stock your fridge prior to your arrival and during your stay. Send us a listed and number of the items you would like to have at home prior to your arrival. We will carefully pick what you need at our local supermarkets.
Most of the products we have at our local stores are not the same brands that you find in your country, we will get similar products of the best quality available.
Delivery fee:
$50 for shopping bill less or $550.
Bills bigger than $500, a 10% of the total bill will be charged instead.
Travelling with kids
Baby Equipment Rental
We have some baby equipment for rent:
High Chairs
Pack n’ Play (includes soft mattress and sheets) Baby bath tub
We can shop for you, beach toys and others for your kids.
Payment: US$ cash only
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Massages at Home
Treat yourself to a relaxing or therapeutic massage to restore your ailing muscles or to simply escape. Roci and her girls will come to your house for the most relaxing and great massage. They are certified masseuses that have worked in the most prestigious spas in the area and specialize in great techniques as:
Relaxing Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Surfers Massage
Lymphatic and prenatal massage
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Yoga Sessions at your Rental
Nosara is renowned for quality yoga classes. Participate in one of the scheduled classes around town at the many places that have daily yoga sessions, or call us to schedule a private session for either you or your entire group at your house (applies for houses that have a good space to practice yoga).
Travelling with kids
Baby Sitter
A local company that provides a nanny service to Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica, and surrounding areas.
We will provide for your child with our warmth, support, and love. We are available for all your childcare needs during your visit to Nosara. We provide safe, loving care of your child while giving you the liberty and peace of mind to enjoy your vacation.
Travelling with kids
Kids Day Camps
The Day Camps aim to connect kids with Nosara’s environment, culture and community through group activities and adventure excursions. CPR and First-Aid trained counselors will take small groups to local farms, tide pools, rivers, waterfalls, and beaches as they introduce your child to the wonders & culture unique to Nosara.
The exploration program takes place from 8 am to 1 pm.