📍 Destination Overview
Nosara lies on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula, a cluster of beach communities and the country's most distinctive surf-and-yoga destination. The right-hand waves of Playa Pelada suit intermediate to advanced surfers, and the Nosara Yoga Institute is among the world's most renowned yoga schools.
Region
Guanacaste province, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
Currency & language
Costa Rican colon (CRC), US dollars accepted; Spanish
Best season
Dry season (Dec-Apr) is sunniest; the green season (May-Nov) is wilder with bigger waves
Suggested stay
3-5 days
Sockets & voltage
120V, Type A/B sockets
Communications & timezone
Decent 4G in town; Central Standard Time (UTC-6)
☀️ Best Time to Visit & Climate
🏄 Dry (cool): Dec–Feb
Dec–Feb is sunny, drier and slightly cooler—peak for surfing and beaches.
🏄 Dry (warm): Mar–Apr
Mar–Apr is hottest yet still dry, with excellent surf and sea conditions.
January
🏄
33°/23°
Best
February
🏄
33°/23°
Best
March
🏄
34°/24°
Best
April
🏄
34°/24°
Best
May
🌿
32°/24°
June
🌿
31°/24°
July
🌿
31°/23°
August
🌿
31°/23°
September
🌿
31°/23°
October
🌿
31°/23°
November
🌿
31°/23°
December
🏄
32°/23°
Best
🎯 Nosara Experiences
Catch a wave at Guiones
Cross mangroves and rainforest
Sunset at Pelada
Morning ocean yoga
Nosara on Guanacaste’s Pacific coast has a dry season Dec–Apr that is sunny and sparse in rain (23–34°C)—best for surfing and beaches; May–Nov is the green season with frequent afternoon showers but lower prices and fewer crowds.
🚌 Transport & Stays
City Transport
From Liberia airport
From San José
Around town
Recommended Stay Areas
By Playa Guiones
Along the main street
Free Consultation
Free Consultation
1-on-1 travel consultant customizes your Nosara trip for free based on your schedule and preferences.