Playa Garza
Beach · Nicoya Peninsula · hidden gem
A calm, reef-sheltered bay between Sámara and Nosara with a fishing village in the middle, tide pools at the rocky ends and shade from trees along the sand.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 2 h
- Best time
- morning
- Kids
- 8 / 10
- View
- 6 / 10
- Crowds
- 2 / 10
- Swimming
- 7 / 10
- Effort
- 1 / 10
- Location
- 9.9107, -85.6467 — Google Maps
- Ratings
- 4.7 on Google (158) · 5.0 on Tripadvisor (22)
Tip
Go at low tide for snorkeling and tide pools, and buy fresh fish or a casado at one of the simple sodas in the village.
Be careful
Reef and rocks at the edges - wear water shoes. The road in is unpaved and can be rough after rain; there are few public restrooms.
Places nearby
- Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort (public yoga, spa and juice bar)Yoga & WellnessYoga resort in Nosara with jungle and ocean-view shalas, a spa, juice bar and restaurant.
- Naked FoodsFood & CoffeePlant-based food truck and kitchen by chef Jan Paul in north Playa Guiones: organic burgers, bowls, breakfast burritos and cold-pressed juices.
- Orgánico Nosara (Bakery & Grocer)Food & CoffeeBeloved Nosara bakery, café and organic grocer.
- Pacífico Azul RestaurantFood & CoffeeCosta Rican family-owned seafood restaurant at Playa Guiones, cooking Garza-family recipes with local fish and shrimp.
- Rosi's Soda Tica (Guiones)Sodas & Local FoodTraditional lunch soda in Guiones where fish or steak comes with rice, beans, salad and vegetables.
- Blue Zone BreweryFood & CoffeeOpen-air craft-beer taproom in a jungle clearing near Playa Guiones, brewing its own beers and serving creative tacos with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Sources: OpenStreetMap relation/6911873 · https://wanderlog.com/list/geoCategory/1593782/top-things-to-do-and-attractions-in-nosara · https://wanderlog.com/place/details/573709/playa-garza · https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g12675847-d12004633-Reviews-Playa_Garza-Garza_Province_of_Guanacaste.html