Insider Directory
Every vendor here earned their place.
Not a Google Maps dump. Each listing is vetted by people who live in Nosara. Sponsored and Featured vendors support the directory — keeping it free and useful for every guest.
51 vendors
List your businessYoga
Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort
The anchor of Nosara wellness. World-class teachers, open-air shalas, drop-ins welcome.
Restaurant
La Luna
Cliff-side dining above Playa Pelada. Best sunset view in Nosara. Reserve ahead.
Wildlife
Ostional Turtle Arrival
Olive ridley mass nesting at Ostional Wildlife Refuge. We track the timing.
Transfers
BZN Airport Transfers
Private airport-to-door transfers from Liberia or San José. We track your flight.
Lessons
Safari Surf School
The most respected surf school in Nosara. Small groups, local instructors, all levels.
Academy
Del Mar Surf Academy
Multi-day surf camps for intermediate to advanced surfers. Video coaching, two sessions a day.
Yoga & Stay
Harmony Hotel
Beachfront yoga, meditation, and spa. Boutique stay with daily classes open to non-guests.
Teacher Training
Nosara Yoga Institute
Founded in 1994. The original Nosara yoga teacher training. Vinyasa-based, nine-month immersion or shorter retreats.
Retreat
Blue Spirit
Cliff-top retreat center. Hosted retreats year-round — yoga, breathwork, plant medicine ceremonies.
Bar & Grill
The Gilded Iguana
The real local bar. Cold Imperial, nachos, burgers — the room everyone returns to.
Italian
La Dolce Vita
Hand-rolled pasta, wood-fired pizza. Italian-owned, run with care. Worth the slow dinner.
Water
Nosara River Kayak Tours
Mangrove estuary kayak at dawn. Crocodiles, herons, kingfishers.
Surf Trip
Witch's Rock Boat Day
Boat trip north to Witch's Rock and Ollie's Point — two of Costa Rica's most legendary surf breaks.
Dining
Private Chef in Villa
Trusted chefs who shop local markets and cook in your rental.
Massage
In-Villa Massage
Trusted therapists who come to your villa. Deep tissue, sports, relaxation.
Sales
Wanderlust Realty
Sotheby's International Realty affiliate. Luxury homes, beachfront estates, investment properties.
Lessons
Coconut Harry's
Long-running surf operation right on Guiones. Reliable instruction, good board quiver.
Lessons
Nosara Surf School
Local school with competitive rates and flexible scheduling. Good for groups.
Rentals
Sunset Surf Rentals
Walk-up board rentals at the south end of Guiones. Daily, weekly, monthly. No reservations needed.
Shaping
Guiones Shapers
Custom boards shaped in Nosara. Order in person, pick up before you leave. Built for the conditions you'll surf.
Holistic
The Retreat Nosara
Boutique wellness center: yoga, sound healing, breathwork, meditation. Intimate and intentional.
Stay & Yoga
Pranamar Villas
Beachfront yoga villas. Sustainable design, daily classes, ocean-side breakfast.
Yoga
Zensey Yoga
Smaller community yoga studio. Donation-based morning classes. Local-led, unpretentious.
Café
Robin's
Mornings only. Real coffee, açaí done properly, a steady local crowd.
Bar & Grill
Marlin Bill's
Overlooking Guiones. Post-surf drinks, fish tacos, ocean breeze.
Bakery
Café de Paris
French-owned bakery and bistro. Real croissants, fresh bread, quiche.
Health Food
Orgánico
Health food store and café. Organic produce, cold-pressed juices, grain bowls.
Café
Beach Dog Café
Steps from the beach. Surfer breakfast staple. Eggs, smoothie bowls, strong espresso.
Mexican
El Chivo
Mexican food and tequila bar. Open late. Live music on weekends.
Soda
Rosi's Soda Tica
Authentic Costa Rican soda. Casado, gallo pinto, fresh fruit batidos. Cash only.
Pizza
The Pizza Place
Wood-fired pizza, takeaway window. Open late after surf.
Riding
Boca Nosara Horseback
Sunrise and sunset horseback rides on the beach. Small groups, rescued horses.
Adventure
Miss Sky Zip Line
11km of cables through primary canopy. The longest zip line in the country.
Fishing
Pacific Game Fishing
Half and full-day offshore charters. Sailfish, marlin, tuna, dorado in season.
Car Rental
Adobe Rent a Car
Reliable car rental at Liberia airport. Solid 4x4s, no surprise fees.
Domestic Flight
SANSA Airlines
Domestic flights San José → Nosara. 45 minutes vs. 5-hour drive. Book early.
Shuttles
Nosara Shuttle
Shared shuttles between Nosara and other Costa Rica destinations. Daily schedules.
ATV Rentals
Pura Vida ATV
ATVs by the day or week. Cover ground without losing the drive.
Clinic
Nosara Medical Center
Full-service primary care clinic. English-speaking doctors, modern equipment.
Dental
Dr. Mónica Dental
Dental clinic serving local and visiting patients. Modern facility, US-trained.
Spa
Aroma Spa
Day spa in the jungle. Facials, body treatments, full-day packages.
Hair & Beauty
Salón Pacífico
Hair salon and barber. Cuts, color, simple manicures. Walk-ins welcome.
Sales
Coldwell Banker Nosara
Costa Rica office of the global brand. Full inventory of Nosara homes and land.
Sales & Rentals
Surfing Nosara
Long-running local agency. Sales, vacation rentals, and surf rental properties.
Land & Lots
Tropical Tica Properties
Specializes in land and undeveloped lots. Long history with local landowners.
Vacation Rentals
Alba Nosara Properties
Boutique collection of vacation rental properties near the beach.
Cleaning
Nosara Cleaning Services
Residential and rental turnover cleaning. Trusted by property managers.
Landscaping
Paraíso Gardens
Tropical landscape design and weekly garden maintenance. Owner-operated.
Pool
Pacific Pool Service
Weekly pool service for residences and rentals. Chemical balancing, cleaning, repair.
Security
Nosara Security
Property monitoring, alarm response, gated community patrols.
Laundry
Lavandería Nosara
Laundry pickup and delivery. Same-day turnaround for vacation rentals.
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