Costa Rica
Nosara
Pacific surf breaks meet jungle yoga retreats in Costa Rica's barefoot wellness capital.
Nosara moves to the rhythm of tides and tree poses, where dirt roads lead to world-class waves and the daily schedule revolves around sunrise sessions and sunset ceremonies. The town feels more like a loose collection of wellness-minded communities than a traditional destination, with yoga shalas tucked between surf shops and organic cafés serving smoothie bowls to salt-crusted surfers.
Perfect for
- —surf-and-yoga seekers
- —digital nomads craving nature
- —wellness retreat enthusiasts
Atmosphere
beaches•outdoor•spiritual
The rhythm of the day
morning
Dawn surf sessions and beachfront yoga classes before the heat builds
afternoon
Jungle adventures and spa treatments during the hottest hours
night
Sunset ceremonies and candlelit dinners with waves crashing nearby
Signature experiences
- 01Catch morning breaks at Playa Guiones before the wind picks up
- 02Practice yoga in open-air shalas surrounded by howler monkey calls
- 03Navigate dusty roads on horseback through dry forest canopies
- 04Watch sea turtles nest under starlit Pacific skies
- 05Share acai bowls with international surfers at beachfront cafés
How to experience Nosara
Rent an ATV or scooter to navigate the unpaved roads
Book accommodations near Playa Guiones for easy beach access
Follow the yoga and surf school schedules that structure daily life