Other Activities

Ostional Turtle Refuge - Visit the Ostional wildlife refuge during an arribada and see thousands of Ridley turtles come ashore to lay their eggs.

Rio Nosara Biological Reserve - Walk through over 40 hectares of protected land bordering the Rio Nosara, where you'll see beautiful plants and tons of wildlife. Access the reserve through the Lagarta Lodge. Go on your own or take a guided tours. Entrance fee $6 adults / $3 children. Guided walk daily at 6am for an additional $5

Banana Boat Rides - Bounce along behind a boat with up to six friends in front of Playa Pelada and Garza. Contact Daniel or Debbie at Vista del Paraiso 2-682-0637

Massage / Spa Services - Full spa services, including massage and facials are available through both the Healing Centre at the Harmony Hotel 2-682-4114 and L'aqua Viva. Massages can also be arranges through Tica Massage 2-682-0096.

Hiking, Biking, and Adventuring - There are a few walking trails that meander through the jungle and along oceanside cliffs here in Nosara. For a little more adventure, ride a bike at low tide on the beach to the south end of Playa Guiones, or go north on Playa Nosara to Ostional. To find more remote trails, visit area waterfalls, or go on a mountain biking trip, you'll probably want a guide. Contact Steve at Coconut Harry's 2-682-0574, Jungle Joe at Iguana Expeditions 2-682-4089 or Daniel at Vista del Paraiso 2-682-0637

ATV Rentals - Take an ATV / Quad to explore the surrounding area. Please NEVER ride your ATV on the beach.
    ~ Monkey Quads - 2-682-1001 / www.monkeyquads.com
    ~ Nosara Surf Shop - 2-682-0486 / www.nosarasurfshop.com
    ~ Gunther's Quads - 2-682-0424

Snorkeling - At very low tide, there are some great snorkeling pools on the Southern end Playa Guiones. If you have a car, take a half hour drive up the coast to San Juanillo for the best snorkeling in the area.

Rodeo - Guanacaste summers (Dec-April) are rodeo time! The rodeo comes a couple of times a year to Nosara, Ostional and Esperanza. If it is happening while you are here, go check it out. The highlight is the bull riding, but there is lots to do and see.

Salsa Dancing - At the Tropicana Disco in Nosara village. Friday and Saturday nights, this is the place to be for local flavor, dancing and late night partying. If, like most of us, you have limited salsa skills - or at least would like to improve - take a lesson with local dance instructors Wille and Diana. 2-682-0090 / 8-826-0776.

Shopping - Nosara is not (yet) a destination for the serious shopper, but there are a variety of stores which sell clothing, souvenirs, jewelry. Many tourists bring home at least some coffee, local hot sauces and a hand-made pot from one of the guys on the beach.

Wildlife Viewing - It is hard to spend more than a few hours in Nosara without seeing new and interesting wildlife. Monkeys, parrots, iguanas, pizotes and more.... If you really want to see lots of wildlife, take a kayak tour or horseback ride, or visit to Nosara Biological Reserve at the Lagarta Lodge.

Lagarta Lodge Sunset Bar - If you enjoy a cocktail at sunset, visit the Lagarta Lodge Sunset Bar. The view is spectacular, particularly at sunset - and they make best Margarita in town.

La Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant - You probably didn't come to Costa Rica for its Italian food. Still, if you have a chance, check out La Dolce Vita. This is, in our opinion, the best restaurant this side of Italy.

       
          Nosara Rodeo                           Ostional                                  Snorkeling                             Lagarta Lodge Sunset Bar