Nosara
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Crea recuerdos inolvidables con toda la familia en Nosara, un destino lleno de actividades para todas las edades.

City
4 days
Costa Rica
City: Nosara

Nosara, located on the Nicoya peninsula within one of the five 'Blue Zones' of longevity on the planet, is a coastal paradise where the tropical jungle merges directly with virgin beaches of the Pacific. Famous for the consistency of its year-round waves at Playa Guiones, its prestigious international yoga and wellness centers, and the mass nesting of olive ridley turtles at the Ostional National Wildlife Refuge, Nosara is a global model of sustainability, healthy living and 'Pura Vida'.

Recommended stay: 4 days

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⭐⭐⭐90/100Excellent for families
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A safe and educational natural destination for families with children who love the outdoors, surfing and wildlife.

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Destination with prices comparable to the United States or Western Europe; Eating in local 'sodas' and enjoying the free beaches allows you to reduce costs.

Budget options

Backpacker

45-75€

Mid-range

130-240€

Luxury

€450+
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Coffee from €1
Cheap transport
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Ratings

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Family-friendly

90

A safe and educational natural destination for families with children who love the outdoors, surfing and wildlife.

Beaches with safe tidal pool areas for small children (Playa Pelada).Overwhelming educational experiences such as sea turtle nesting in Ostional.Surf schools with patient instructors specialized in children.Constant sighting of howler monkeys ('congos'), coatis and toucans from the terraces.
The waves at Playa Guiones can be strong for children's recreational swimming.Dirt roads without sidewalks that make it difficult to use conventional baby strollers.

Safety

88

One of the safest areas in Costa Rica; Violent crimes are exceptional, and precautions are limited to avoiding careless thefts on beaches and vehicles.

Peaceful and safe neighborhood environment to walk at any time of the day.Vigilant and well-organized community (Nosara Watch).Safe for women traveling alone and families.
Occasional petty theft of belongings left unattended in the sand on the beach or on parked quads.Paths with little or no lighting at night to protect turtle nesting (flashlight required).

Cleanliness

90

Immaculate beaches without plastics or waste and a community exemplarily committed to recycling and ecological management.

Beaches repeatedly awarded the Ecological Blue Flag for their purity.Community ban on single-use plastics in most businesses.Active coastal cleanup initiatives led by the Nosara Civic Association.
Abundant dust on secondary dirt roads during dry summer.
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Tips for Family

Low Tide in the Pools of Playa Pelada

Check the tide table and visit the northern end of Playa Pelada at absolute low tide to immerse yourself in natural pools of warm sea rock as if they were natural private jacuzzis.

Surf at Dawn ('Dawn Patrol') in Screenplays

Enter the water at 5:45 AM at Playa Guiones: you will enjoy the cleanest and most orderly waves of the day under a gentle breeze with the sun rising over the jungle and the singing of the howler monkeys in the background.

The 'Pura Vida' Philosophy

'Pura Vida' is not just a greeting or farewell; It is an attitude towards life based on gratitude, calm, kindness and patience.

Strict Rules on the Ostional Turtle Tour

It is mandatory to enter Ostional beach accompanied by a local accredited guide from the Ostional Guides Association (AGLO), wearing dark clothing and without using photographic flash or white lights.

'Reef-Safe' Sunscreen

Only use biodegradable mineral sunscreens based on zinc oxide (without oxybenzone or octinoxate) to avoid damaging fragile corals and marine fauna when swimming.

Insect and Dust Repellent

Bring ecological mosquito repellent for walks along jungle trails at sunset and a scarf/buff to protect yourself from dust on dry roads if you travel by quad.

Rip Currents in Surfing

Playa Guiones has a soft sandy bottom but rip currents can form; If you are caught in a current, stay calm, do not swim against it and swim parallel to the shore until you leave the channel.

Be careful with belongings on the beach

Never leave cameras, cell phones, backpacks or purses unattended in the sand while surfing or swimming, nor leave valuables visible on quads or parked cars.

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Region
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