Playa Nosara (Boca Nosara)
Beach · Nicoya Peninsula
A long, peaceful stretch north of Playa Pelada, inside the Ostional refuge, where fishermen still haul their boats up the sand and the Nosara River reaches the sea.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 1.5 h
- Best time
- morning
- Kids
- 4 / 10
- View
- 6 / 10
- Crowds
- 2 / 10
- Swimming
- 3 / 10
- Effort
- 1 / 10
- Location
- 9.97802, -85.68974 — Google Maps
Tip
Walk it at low tide on firm sand and watch the fishermen bring boats in; bring your own water and sun protection.
Be careful
Rip currents and strong surf - do not swim near the river mouth.
Places nearby
- Sibu Wildlife SanctuaryParks & Wildlife · from $40Non-profit sanctuary near Nosara that rehabilitates and houses injured and orphaned wildlife, mostly howler monkeys.
- Lagarta Lodge Day Pass and Chirriboca RestaurantDay Passes & Hot Springs · from $80Eco-boutique Lagarta Lodge sells a day pass for non-guests: $80 per person, of which $60 comes back as credit at the restaurant, spa and tours.
- Playa PoniesTours & Adventure · from $80Small Nosara stable running guided rides through the jungle trails by the Nosara River and out to Playa Pelada and Guiones.
- El ChivoFood & CoffeeA Nosara staple since 2009, nicknamed the town's 'Cheers': tacos, burritos, sandwiches and burgers with solid vegetarian options, local craft beer, a kids' menu and games.
- Olga's BarSodas & Local FoodA super-casual local favorite right on the sand at Playa Pelada that has been around for years – grab a cold beer, watch the surfers and beach walkers, and order the patacones with guacamole.
- Restaurante La Luna (Playa Pelada)Food & CoffeeAn upscale beachfront restaurant on Playa Pelada with one of the best sunset views in Nosara; the menu is international with a Mediterranean lean and plenty of seafood.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/411846810 · Wikidata Q23738449 · https://capturetheatlas.com/nicoya-peninsula-costa-rica/ · https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nosara.jpg