Food scene
2 minute walk from the condo and the "locals" hangout. Great food, craft beer and top shelf tequila and mezcals.
44 locals recommend
El Chivo Cantina
2 minute walk from the condo and the "locals" hangout. Great food, craft beer and top shelf tequila and mezcals.
Il Peperoni
Best pizza in Pelada. 5 minute walk from the condo.
Walking distance from the condo and the best (and only) restaurant to watch the sunset. Great food and casual vibe.
104 locals recommend
La Luna
Walking distance from the condo and the best (and only) restaurant to watch the sunset. Great food and casual vibe.
La Brasa Argentinian Grill
Excellent Argentinian food in Guiones.
The best bar in the area! Make sure to try the tuna carpaccio.
10 locals recommend
Howler's Beach Lounge
The best bar in the area! Make sure to try the tuna carpaccio.
5+ minute walk from the condo at the main beach entrace of Pelada. Locals hangout.
15 locals recommend
Bar Olgas Restaurante
5+ minute walk from the condo at the main beach entrace of Pelada. Locals hangout.
Farm to table restaurant, cool vibe and located in central Guiones.
10 locals recommend
El Local Nosara
Farm to table restaurant, cool vibe and located in central Guiones.
Grocery
La Bodega
2 minute walk from the condo, stock up on groceries.
Great place to get some organic produce and grocery. 5+ minute drive from the condo.
38 locals recommend
Organico Deli-Market
Great place to get some organic produce and grocery. 5+ minute drive from the condo.
Mini Super Delicias del Mundo
Great little grocery in the middle of Guiones.
Beaches
Take a left when leaving the condo and follow the road until the end. This is the main beach entrance. 5-8 minute walk. Lifeguards on duty during the day.
53 locals recommend
Playa Pelada
Take a left when leaving the condo and follow the road until the end. This is the main beach entrance. 5-8 minute walk. Lifeguards on duty during the day.
Quick 5+ minute drive to get to Guiones. Take a right out of the condo, when you reach the paved road, take a right. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th right turn will all take you to Guiones. What we call North and Main. Take some time to explore!
29 locals recommend
Playa Guiones
Quick 5+ minute drive to get to Guiones. Take a right out of the condo, when you reach the paved road, take a right. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th right turn will all take you to Guiones. What we call North and Main. Take some time to explore!
This is the beach made famous by the Olive Ridley turtles who come by the thousands to lay their eggs. Ask around about the "Arribada" which is the time when they all swim ashore. Tours available by different operators.
17 locals recommend
Playa Ostional
This is the beach made famous by the Olive Ridley turtles who come by the thousands to lay their eggs. Ask around about the "Arribada" which is the time when they all swim ashore. Tours available by different operators.
Shops
Surf shop with craft beers and some of the best coffee you can find.
20 locals recommend
Olo Alaia Surf and Brew
Surf shop with craft beers and some of the best coffee you can find.
Coconut Harry's Surf School & Shop
Great place to rent a board and schedule some lessons.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Tuk Tuk's are the best way to get around.
You'll see little 3 wheeled Tuk Tuk's all over Nosara. They are the best way to get around if you don't have transportation. Flag them down or get with me for a contact. Cash only.
Customs and culture
Spanish isn't always required but appreciated.
You'll find that the majority of people in Nosara speak English or at least enough to help. Download a translate app to help and brush up on your Spanish, the locals will appreciate it!
Customs and culture
Power outages are common
You are in the jungle. A lot of things affect the electricity here and short power outages are common (2 seconds to an hour). You may not experience any or you may experience multiple per day. Take flashlights or a phone with light with you at night. There are some battery operated candles in condo as well.