| Nosara is known throughout Costa Rica and the | | | | shells sprinkled all over the shore. At the |
| rest of the world for its beautiful beaches | | | | northern part of Playa Pelada are tidal pools |
| amongst vast foliage and greenery. The | | | | and natural caves, while at the southern tip |
| complex network of roads crisscrossing | | | | a blow hole in the rocks is to be found. The |
| through this town mostly lies under the | | | | black-sanded Playa Nosara is the most |
| awnings of huge, magnificent trees. The | | | | isolated among the beaches of Nosara. |
| luxuriant greenery has often been compared to | | | | Although it is not far from Playa Pelada, it |
| a jungle, and it has been said that a | | | | is not that easily accessible. However, you |
| traveler may have been traveling through | | | | can actually walk from Playa Pelada to the |
| Nosara often without realizing it. Hotels, | | | | Rio Nosara during low-tide and then wade |
| private residences and villages are widely | | | | through this river to Playa Nosara. Despite |
| interspersed throughout these trees. | | | | being relatively far off, Playa Nosara is |
| Nonetheless, concealed within this verdant | | | | still frequented, especially by the surfer |
| intricacy is one of the swankiest and most | | | | crowd, as it boasts of having the some of the |
| chic expat neighborhoods in the whole of | | | | tallest waves in Costa Rica. The actual |
| Costa Rica, and it is not surprising that | | | | village of Nosara is located about 6 |
| Nosara is home to the finest hotels, | | | | kilometers inland, and it is bounded by the |
| merchandises and services. Accordingly, the | | | | Rio Nosara. Here can be found grocery stores, |
| residents of Nosara are dedicated to | | | | bakeries, building supplies, a post office, |
| protecting and safeguarding their natural | | | | miscellaneous shops and some restaurants, and |
| resources. Nosara has a protected forest | | | | in the center of this town is a landing strip |
| which comprises practically half of the land | | | | for daily flights connecting Nosara to San |
| in this region, and logging is not allowed | | | | Jose. On the contrary, most of the hotels are |
| here. Also, a moratorium on hunting was | | | | situated along the beach, and the majority of |
| instituted about 20 years ago. All the same, | | | | those residing along the beach happen to be |
| Nosara is also recognized as a beach | | | | American expats. Incidentally, the expat |
| community. It boasts of exquisite beaches, | | | | community in Nosara is one of the oldest in |
| which of course you may get to under the | | | | Costa Rica. There is in Nosara the Nosara |
| shade of Nosara's glorious greenery. Needless | | | | Civic Association (NCA), which is an |
| to say, construction is prohibited within 200 | | | | organization of property owners in Nosara. |
| meters from the high tide line, as these | | | | Currently, real estate in Nosara is |
| beaches are part of the Ostional Wildlife | | | | considered to present some of the hottest |
| Reserve which is situated north of Nosara. | | | | deals to be made in Costa Rica. In keeping |
| Perhaps the best known beach in Nosara is | | | | with its thrust for nature preservation, a |
| Playa Guinones, which is famous for its | | | | lot of the real estate in Nosara includes |
| strong surf and is actually considered as one | | | | parks and greenery spread in the midst of |
| of the best surfing areas in Costa Rica. | | | | home subdivisions, farms and prime lots. At |
| Furthermore, it has a 6-kilometer stretch of | | | | present, more than 200 private residences |
| gorgeous white sand. In contrast to the | | | | have been built, and the demand for hotels |
| immaculate white sand of Playa Guinones, | | | | and other such tourist infrastructure is ever |
| Playa Rosada which is located further down | | | | increasing. |
| south brims with stunning pink sand. If | | | | |
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| situated just offshore. Shell collectors | | | | properties , rentals , vacation homes and |
| would also love it here, what with the many | | | | commercial properties. |