Nosara is unlike anywhere else on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Spread across a patchwork of roads connecting Playa Guiones, Playa Pelada, Playa Nosara, and Playa Garza, it has become one of the world’s most respected surf and yoga destinations — while staying refreshingly low-key, with no traffic lights, no big resorts crowding the beach, and a strong community commitment to keeping it that way.

The Beaches

Playa Guiones is the heart of it all: a long, consistent beach break considered one of the best in Central America, drawing surfers of every level. Just around the point, Playa Pelada offers a quieter alternative, with tide pools and one of the best sunset spots on the coast. South of Pelada, Playa Garza offers a smaller, even more secluded beach — a favorite for those seeking privacy, with a handful of boutique properties and a small fishing-village feel still intact.

The Blue Zone

Nosara sits within the Nicoya Peninsula’s Blue Zone, one of only five places on Earth with an unusually high concentration of residents living past 100 — a rare and meaningful draw for buyers thinking long-term about health and quality of life.

Iconic Architecture

The town’s most iconic landmark, the Gilded Iguana, has anchored Nosara’s surf scene since 1988 and was redesigned by internationally acclaimed Costa Rican architect Benjamin Garcia Saxe of Studio Saxe — a striking example of sustainable tropical architecture built with bioclimatic design, water recycling systems, solar power, and locally sourced teak.

Where to Eat

Nosara’s food scene punches well above its size, with a strong farm-to-table and health-conscious focus. For breakfast, Organico Bakery is known for the best breakfast burrito in town, while Rosi’s remains a beloved local classic. For lunch, Howlers is famous for its tuna carpaccio, and Al Chile draws a loyal following for its yuca fries and braised beef burrito. Come dinner, Olivia’s serves the best ceviche in Nosara, and Coyol is the town’s iconic sunset dinner spot. Every Tuesday, the Tuesday Market at Harmony Hotel (8am–2pm) brings the community together over local food, gifts, and crafts.

Shopping & Wellness

For beachwear and gifts, Love Nosara and the Gilded Iguana Outfitters are local favorites, alongside boutiques like Bloom and Lobo. Wellness runs just as deep as surf culture here: studios like Bodhi Tree, Sendero, and Nosara Blue in Pelada each offer their own take on yoga and movement, while the Nosara Yoga Institute is internationally recognized as one of the top yoga teacher training centers in the world.

Nature & Wildlife

Nature lovers won’t want to miss the Ostional Wildlife Refuge, just up the coast, home to mass Olive Ridley sea turtle nestings that rank among the largest in the world.

Whether you’re drawn by the surf, the wellness culture, or simply the promise of a longer, healthier life on the Nicoya Peninsula, Nosara offers something increasingly rare: barefoot luxury with real substance behind it. Contact me to explore available listings.

Nosara Market Snapshot

As of July 2026, the median active listing price in Nosara is $1,117,500, with 18 active properties on the market (11 new listings). Listings range from jungle and ocean-view villas in the hills to boutique condos and a limited number of beachfront homes. New listings are added daily, so this guide reflects real-time market activity, not outdated averages.

Below you’ll find every Nosara home for sale currently listed through the official Costa Rican Omni MLS, updated live — including new, active, and pending listings, plus current market reports for this neighbourhood.