Playa Guiones
Beach · Nicoya Peninsula
Nosara's long surf beach: forgiving, consistent waves on a sandy bottom and a green, forested shoreline with no buildings on the sand.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 2.5 h
- Best time
- sunset
- Kids
- 5 / 10
- View
- 8 / 10
- Crowds
- 6 / 10
- Swimming
- 5 / 10
- Effort
- 1 / 10
- Location
- 9.92816, -85.66823 — Google Maps
Tip
Walk in via one of the sandy access paths from the main road; the sunset session is the local ritual.
Be careful
Rip currents are common — swim near other people, and if one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
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 way/468979654 · https://drinkteatravel.com/playa-guiones-costa-rica/ · https://kraincostarica.com/en/playa-guiones-playa-pelada/guiones-pelada-local-guide