Best Beaches in Nosara

With over 300 beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, it’s difficult to determine which beaches deserve superlatives such as “prettiest” and “best waves” and “most beautiful sunsets,” but Samara Beach on the western shore of the Nicoya Peninsula is certainly one of them. It’s widely considered one of the prettiest and safest beaches in Costa Rica. The sparkling, calm, blue water, the dazzling white beach that’s lined with swaying palm trees, the thriving tropical plants, and living coral along a three-mile long Pacific coastline combine to make Samara Beach a very special place.

You might want to plan your trip to Samara Beach to coincide with its famous rodeo, a great experience for both locals and tourists. Another option is to plan some birding and wildlife expeditions or to do some howler monkeys watching. A very popular activity is to walk the horse-shoe shaped beach from end to end, and with so many palm trees, you’ll find the perfect place to spread out your beach towel or hang your hammock. No matter when your plans are at Samara Beach, you are certain to have a fabulous time.

Best known as a destination for yoga and surfing, Playa Guinones is a breathtaking slice of paradise. With over four miles of beachfront and a biodiverse tropical environment, Playa Guiones is every nature lover’s ideal beach paradise.

Set on the Northwestern end of Costa Rica, Playa Guinones is the largest and nicest beach within the Nosara district. With its thick and pristine white sand, baby-blue water, and miles of vegetation and trees, it is stunning. Beachgoers looking for a peaceful and serene beach experience love it, as it is secluded, large, and often empty. At Playa Guinones, beachgoers decompress in warm tide pools that act as nature’s very own jacuzzi tubs, lounge in huts to cool down and avoid Costa Rica’s heat, spy on Howlett monkeys in the beach’s trees, and take surfing classes. Yoga enthusiasts travel to Playa Guinones from all over the world for its world- renowned yoga classes and retreats, which are held throughout Nosara. Playa Guinones is also a renowned destination for surfers, as it has high waves and an unobstructed and undeveloped beach.

While Playa Guinones is fairly remote, there are activities to keep beachgoers busy. Looking for fun and adventure? Head to Nosara Escape, where beachgoers try to escape the jungle in South America’s first outdoor Escape Room. To get a workout in, play tennis at the Tennis Club Colibri. And if you’re a wildlife enthusiast, visit the SIBU wildlife sanctuary, where you can view a variety of plants and animals that are being protected. After the sun sets, grab dinner at La Peruana, an authentic Peruvian restaurant serving specializing in ceviche and seafood. If you’re looking to stay in Playa Guinones, the Green Sanctuary Hotel is a peaceful modern inn with incredible views and hospitality.