“Wilderness is not a luxury
Fall in love with the land that we call home
Nosara’s way of life is rooted in the preservation of local ecology. Few places in the world offer nature’s playground completely unspoiled by human activity and development. Our pristine beaches and dense jungles hold endless adventure in its most natural form. We offer a wide range of uniquely Costa Rican activities and adventures that are bound to capture your attention. They may inspire you, form new hobbies or stretch comfort zones; but whatever you choose, we guarantee that you’ll leave with plenty of photos, and stories you will tell over and over. Take a look below for a few of the more popular adventures and activities available in our community.
Time: Daily
Included for all TM Guests:
- Use of locker with attendant
- Beach towels
- Bathrooms
- Changing rooms with fresh water showers
Surfboard & boogie board rentals available at extra cost
Recommended Attire/Equipment:
Sunglasses, hats, sunscreen lotion, beachwear
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Time: 90 minutes / Subject to tide
Includes: Surfboard/equipment, instructor, towel, shower, access to Beach Club
Recommended Attire/Equipment: Sunscreen, swimsuit
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, sharpen your skills with private, semi-private, or group surf lessons. Surf lessons are 90-minutes long and led by ISA-certified surf coaches who are trained to work with both beginners and experienced surfers.
Access to Beach Club is included with surf lessons and include transportation to and from, use of locker, bathroom and fresh water showers.
Type: Moderate tour
Time: 2 hours / Best time 8:00am & 4:00pm
Recommended Attire/Equipment: Personal bag, tennis shoes, hat, sunscreen, camera, bug repellent, long pants
Enjoy the amazing Nosara beaches like Playa Guiones and Playa Pelada with a local tour guide that spends his life around horses. This is a once in a lifetime experience getting to explore the beauty of the Nosara community. It’s a must do for couples and single travelers!
Type: Peaceful Tour
Time: 3 hours / Subject to nesting season
Includes: Transportation, local guide & entrance fee to Ostional Wildlife Refuge
Recommended Attire/Equipment: Tennis shoes, camera, bug repellent, long pants
The world’s most famous nesting beach for the Olive Ridley Turtle, a unique and rarely- seen biological wonder. Hundreds and sometimes thousands of sea turtles come to one specific stretch of beach to lay their eggs in the black, volcanic sand of Ostional. Turtles nest year round, but peak time is during rainy season from August through December. ‘The Arribada’, or nesting period, occurs once or sometimes even twice a month and the number of nesting females range from hundreds to thousands. The turtles generally ride in on high tide at night, but during an Arribada they arrive soon after sunset and continue until 6 the next morning.
Type: Moderate tour
Time: 3 hours / According to tide
Includes: Transportation, local guide, water & fruit
Recommended Attire/Equipment: Extra shirt, sunscreen, swimsuit
Paddle around Garza’s northern headland to the fabled Isla Rosada, visit the tucked away “Coco” beach, explore the outer reefs of south Guiones or cruise the Garza bay. Depending on local conditions your ocean paddling experience will be crafted to your groups’ skill level. Explore the offshore reefs and vibrant marine life as you learn to stand-up paddle the open ocean, spot sea turtles peacefully swimming and enjoy the company of your local guide.
Type: Peaceful tour
Time: 3 hours / According to tide
Includes: Transportation, guide, coconut water & fruit
Recommended Attire/Equipment: Hat, sunscreen, bug repellent, swimsuit
Paddle the serene waters of Rio Montaña, weaving your way through mangrove tunnels to a hidden trail that leads out to Playa Nosara. Take this adventure at your own level and pace while spotting wildlife in the jungle’s trees. Boards and paddles of all shapes and sizes are available to accommodate everyone from the introductory flat-water paddler to the expert paddle surfer.
Type: Peaceful tour
Time: 3 hours / According to tide
Includes: Transportation, guide, coconut water & fruit
Recommended Attire/Equipment: Hat, sunscreen, bug spray, swimsuit
Rio Nosara and Rio Montaña are the largest rivers in Nosara, and there is a tremendous amount of natural beauty where they meet. For nature lovers and those who like to kayak, this is quite simply the best tour in Nosara. Explore the wildlife alongside a birding expert and lead guide. Kayak among great blue herons, anhingas, roseate spoonbills, and maybe even a few reptiles. Weave through mangrove tunnels as wide as your boat, while enjoying the exquisite sounds of the jungle.
Type: Moderate tour
Time: 4 hours / Tour available at 7:30am or 1:00pm
Recommended Attire/Equipment: Shorts, tennis shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, fanny pack or similar bag
This zip line tour is one of the longest and highest lines in the world! Soar across the treetops in this thrilling, exhilarating and safe adventure. Get to know your local English and Spanish speaking guides and spot wild animals in their natural habitat. Enjoy 13 ziplines between 300m and 800m long, for a total length of 11km. It’s an experience you can’t miss!
32’ T Craft: Up to 6 people with bathroom included
Time: Half day & full day options / 7:00am
Includes: Craft, crew, fishing equipment, water, fruit, snacks, & lunch for full day option
Recommended Attire/Equipment: Comfortable Clothes, Hat, Sunscreen, Swimsuit
This world-class tropical fishing tour will give you a chance to fish in the crystal blue water at local fishing spots with a beautiful view of the Costa Rican coastline. Enjoy the thrill of catching marlin, sailfish, tuna, snapper, wahoo, rooster fish, tarpon or snook. The captains we charter for you know how to locate and catch the fish, along with helping those clients with little-to-no fishing experience. Dolphin and sea turtle spotting is also an added bonus to a fun day of fishing here in Costa Rica.
*PADI diver card or number required. Discovery Dive option is available for non certified divers*
Time: 5 hours
Includes: Guide, two tanks, snacks, fruit & water.
Recommended Attire/Equipment: Swimsuit, sunscreen
This dive center is located in Garza Beach, 30 minutes south from Nosara. Enjoy the marine life under the waves with professional and certified diving guides, new and regularly maintained equipment, and a 32’ specially designed for diving boat. You will enjoy the Pacific Coast, with maximum depths of 25m, and perfect spots to admire colorful sea life in the warm waters of Costa Rica. Certification courses and Discovery Dive (certification not required) also available, please ask our concierge for more information.
Time: To be arranged with biologist
Recommended Attire/Equipment: Hat, bug repellent, water bottle, sunscreen
Leave your mark on Nosara by reducing your carbon footprint. Founded in 2009, Costa Verdes is an organization that restores coastal forest by reintroducing native plant and tree species in Guiones and other coastal locations in Costa Rica. To help restore our coast, you can plant and adopt a native tree, at the same time you will learn about planting techniques, dry tropical forest, native species and more.
Type: Moderate tour
Time: 3.5 hours / Available only during
Green Season (June - November)
Includes: Transportation, refreshments, fruit & guide
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Time: 3.5 hours / Available only during
Green Season (June - November)
Includes: Transportation, refreshments, fruit & guide
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Type: Moderate tour
Time: 3 hours / Best around 7:00am
Includes: Includes transportation, refreshments,
fruit & local guide.
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Time: 3 hours / Best around 7:00am
Includes: Includes transportation, refreshments,
fruit & local guide.
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Time: To be arranged with concierge
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Type: Rough tour
Time: 1.5 - 2 hours
Includes: Specialty bike, helmet, gloves, hydration, guide & first aid assistance, professional guide & mountain bike instructions
Recommended Attire/Equipment: professional attire
Time: 1.5 - 2 hours
Includes: Specialty bike, helmet, gloves, hydration, guide & first aid assistance, professional guide & mountain bike instructions
Recommended Attire/Equipment: professional attire
