Nosara Beach, Guanacaste
We like to consider Nosara, Guanacaste as our surf paradise and one of Costa Rica’s best kept secrets – a hidden paradise with no paved roads to lead you directly to this destination. As one of the 6 Blue Zones in the world, the community at Nosara Beach is characterised by a population that believes in maintaining active lifestyles, fostering low stress environments, natural diets and spending lots of quality time with friends and family.
Eco-Friendly, Yoga and Artistic Surf Paradise
Nosara beach has a tranquil atmosphere for tourists who want to really get away from it all and focus on surfing and relaxing in this romantically remote paradise. It is considered one of the “greenest zones” in Costa Rica with a large focus on organic production and sustainability with it as a home to many surfers, artists and yogis. Often referred to as a laid back town with good vibes, the protected area is home to consistently large tides, white sand beaches and very little disruption from lack of beachfront property. We start off our beginner surfers at Playa Guiones, where the quality and consistency of the waves makes this beach an ideal place to surf, sometimes up to twice a day.
This section of the website will tell you everything you need to know about booking your surf camp vacation in Playa Nosara, Guanacaste including what to do, camp accommodations and the difference between our Nosara and Hermosa locations.
A Snapshot of Playa Nosara, Guanacaste
Seasons: Summer: Dec – April. Green Season: May – August. Closed: Sept – Oct.
Main Airport: Approx 4 Hours from San Jose (SJO).
Beaches: White sand beach with protected beachfronts (no storefronts/hotels on the beach).
Waves: Playa Guiones to Playa Negra – Surf up to Twice a Day in these locations.
Scenery: Mystical beachfront with hidden pockets of paths, trails and small artistic surf town community.
Best Words to Describe: Eco-Conscious, Organic, Yoga, Healthy.
Main Difference Between Hermosa? Click Here.
What To Do – Activities
Playa Nosara, Guanacaste is a small surf town with an active agenda for spiritual, mental and physical health. While the town closes early, there are plenty of activities to partake in during the day. Chose from Spanish Lessons, Yoga, Pilates or Adventures to include during your surf camp!
Spanish Lessons
Take a spanish lesson during your stay with the Nosara Spanish Institute. The best part, is that because our entire staff is perfectly bilingual, you will have lots of opportunity to get practice during your stay! Click here for more information on Spanish Lessons.
Yoga and Pilates
With so much of Nosara’s vibe derived from the influence of Yoga and Pilates, our Del Mar Surf Camp Nosara location is located in the heart of all the action. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced, there is a class just for you. Check out the Yogaand Pilates classes for your package.
Adventure
Like any Costa Rican town, Nosara offers a multitude of adventure that is both serene and full of adrenalin depending on your needs. While we include one adventure tour in the all inclusive surf packages, there is always the chance to add more. Choose from the following adventure tours in Playa Nosara, Guanacaste. For more information: Canopy/Ziplining, Stand Up Paddling and Kayaking.
Surf Camp Accommodations
Cafe de Paris – Nosara Suites (Private/Shared)
Beginner/Intermediate Surf Packages
In Nosara, our home base is Café de Paris’ Nosara Suites, located right in the heart of town in Playa Guiones. At this location, you are steps away from access to the Del Mar Surf Camp office (called Manta Raya – where you will get set up with all that you need for the week plus a hot spot for local organic clothing, bikinis and handmade specialties). Café de Paris is directly located on the path to the beach and close to all amenities for your surf vacation week – including yoga studios, restaurants, cafes and best of all the surf.
For more information: Cafe De Paris – Nosara Suites
Main Differences with Hermosa?
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Need Transportation to Nosara?
Hidden away in the remote town of Playa Guiones, Nosara, our packages include roundtrip airport transfer from the Nosara Airport. We can absolutely help with transportation so that you arrive to the destination in the best and easiest possible method. If you would like for us to arrange transportation, we can offer round trip transportation from San Jose or Liberia to Nosara (either via airplane/ground shuttle depending on your flight information) for $400 USD/person. To travel by airplane from San Jose to Nosara, you should be at San Jose airport before 1 PM on Saturday (for local flight schedules please check www.natureair.com). Our packages include a pick up from the airport in Nosara to the beautiful retreat location in Playa Guiones, Nosara so you don’t have to worry about anything from the moment you land to the moment you leave. Be sure to mention this when you book your retreat package.
