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One of Costa Rica’s best kept secrets, Playa Nosara, is a hidden paradise lying 55 kilometers southwest of Nicoya and 266 kilometers west of the capital, San Jose in Guanacaste on the Nicoya Peninsula. Accessed through the road to Samara, Playa Nosara along with Playa Guiones, Playa Pelada and Playa Ostional, make up the Ostional Wildlife Refuge, where every year hundreds of thousands of Olive Ridley sea turtles come here to lay their eggs.
Getting to Playa Nosara is actually quite difficult, as there are no paved roads. The best way to reach Nosara beach is to take a domestic flight from San Jose or Liberia to Nosara Domestic Airport, and then rent a four-wheel drive or car. Since the village is roughly three miles from the coast, walking to the beach is out of the question for most, as the dirt roads can get rather difficult to cross. Tourists watching their budget in Playa Nosara usually stay in Nosara village because many budget hotels and cheap accommodations and resorts can be found here. There are also a number of restaurants and food stalls found all over the village. However there are some very nice hotels & resorts that are just south Playa Nosara that overlook the beach and they are very nice.
Playa Nosara lies on the delta where the Rio Nosara and the Rio Montana converge. Extending north from Punta Nosara, this beautiful black sand beach offers visitors a fantastic variety of flora and fauna and is backed by a mangrove swamp. The sunsets here are incredible as this beach offers tourists’ spectacular vistas to enjoy. In the neighboring tropical forest, a large variety of animals and birds can be seen, making this beach one of Costa Rica’s most diverse ecological environments.
When in Playa Nosara, do go to see the local fishermen using age old fishing practices to catch fish, and explore the nearby rivers in a kayak or canoe. For those who enjoy a little adventure, ride horseback to the mountains close by or go snorkeling in the pristine waters of the Pacific Ocean. You can even go for a swim in the sea or visit the lovely estuary a short distance away.
The rainy season lasts from May to November, and the best time to visit Playa Nosara is from November to April. The surfing here is pretty good as is the deep sea fishing for angler enthusiasts. However, if you want to relax, take a trip to the Yoga center in the village, or enjoy a day’s excursion to the Ostional Wildlife Refuge.
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