Pelada–Guiones Trail & Lookout (Nosara NCA trails)

Before you go

Tickets

Free entry, no ticket

Facilities

shade

Kids

Good for kids

Fewer people

Early mornings are quiet and best for monkeys and birds.

Checked

2026-10

Tip

Walk it in the early morning for wildlife, or late afternoon and keep going to Playa Pelada for sunset. Many people without a car use these trails to get around town.

Be careful

Some stretches get muddy and slippery in the rainy season; carry water.

Getting there

Start at the north end of Playa Guiones and follow the path uphill toward Playa Pelada (or the other way from Pelada's south end); beach access parking at both ends.

Places nearby

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Rosi's Soda Tica (Guiones)Sodas & Local FoodTraditional lunch soda in Guiones where fish or steak comes with rice, beans, salad and vegetables.
• 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.
• Pacífico Azul RestaurantFood & CoffeeCosta Rican family-owned seafood restaurant at Playa Guiones, cooking Garza-family recipes with local fish and shrimp.