From August through December, during the dark nights prior to the new moon, hundreds of Olive Ridley sea turtles will come out of the water to lay their eggs along the beaches of Ostional. 45-54 days later, the eggs will hatch and thousands of baby Olive Ridley sea turtles will attempt to make it to the Pacific Ocean. The best way to experience this event is with a proper guide, which ensures the turtles’ safety, as well as your own!

Playa San Juanillo (pictured above), is a beautiful, low-key beach with white sand and turquoise blue water. Thanks to the protected status of the Ostional Wildlife Reserve, you’ll find many of the beaches in the area lack the overwhelming tourism of many beach towns, which keeps these beaches perfect for relaxing and unwinding. Explore the crystal clear water with a snorkle, soak up some sun on the beaches, or pop over to Nosara Beach for consistent ideal surfing conditions.

An approximately 2-hour hike through the 90-acre Nosara Biological Reserve will bring you through much of the diverse ecosystem of the Nicoya peninsula- both through wetland filled with mangroves and the unique dry jungle climate. With over 270 species of birds and dozens of other animals, including howler monkeys, iguanas, and even crocodiles, you’ll be snapping photos left and right.

A 3-hour drive north will get you to Rincon de la Vieja National Park - a must-see for hikers and nature lovers. This park contains an active volcano, and the hikes throughout the park will have you passing boiling mud pots, mini geysers and fumaroles, and you’ll experience the unique flora and fauna along the way.

Nosara is becoming a world-wide destination for yoga, and its easy to see why. Open-air yoga classes bring the peaceful sounds of the jungle to you, while beachside yoga has you inhaling and exhaling that healing salt air.

Nosara is also home to many luxurious spas. Treat yourself to a massage and a facial, trust us, you’ll be glad you do!