Perched on the Northern-most shores of the Nicoya Peninsula, the beaches of Nosara and Punta Islita are among Costa Rica’s top playgrounds for visitors. This Guanacaste beach area is well suited to those seeking an “off the beaten path” type of Costa Rica vacation; if you’re into surfing, yoga, spa and isolated beaches, this is the area for you.
Accessing the Nosara - Punta Islita region can be challenging, but that’s all part of the adventure. Be prepared with a 4-wheel drive and ready to cross rivers; especially during the green season. Alternatively, the area is easily accessible by air, on regularly scheduled regional flights by Nature Air or Sansa.
Surfers, eco-adventure seekers, yogis, nightlife lovers will all love this beautiful region of Costa Rica. If your vacation plans include small children, this may not be the right part of the country for you, but if your children are older, they will love the beaches and activities in the region.
White and pink sand beaches, rich verdant forests, and two rivers create the backdrop for the lovely boutique hotel Lagarta Lodge, perfectly situated in Nosara along the Northern Pacific shores of the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica.
The Harmony Hotel in Nosara, a primo surfer’s break on the Nicoya Peninsula’s Pacific Coast, is still the sleepy Guanacaste paradise of bygone days. Following in the traditions of Costa Rica’s colonial past, Harmony Hotel has created a verdant and sustainable oasis. With Playa Guiones, well known for consist waves year-round, Harmony Hotel is more community than hotel for surfing enthusiasts.
Punta Islita is known for the renowned and award-winning Hotel Punta Islita, a wonderful beachfront hotel that perfectly blends international luxury standards with Costa Rican design and charm. While the suites and casitas are ideal for couples, the two and three bedroom villas along with the residences are amazing options for families or small groups of friends traveling together.