Reserva Biológica Nosara (river mouth and tide flats)

Tip

Time your visit for low tide - that is when the pools and flats open up - and bring binoculars for the birds.

Be careful

Surf breaks hard on the rocks and the river mouth has strong currents - stay out of the water and watch the incoming tide so you are not cut off on the flats.

Places nearby

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sibu Wildlife SanctuaryParks & Wildlife · from $40Non-profit sanctuary near Nosara that rehabilitates and houses injured and orphaned wildlife, mostly howler monkeys.