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The Town of Nosara

Nosara is a small inland "Tico" village located on the Pacific side, half way up the Guanacaste Peninsula in the Nicoya District. Nosara sits at the mouth of the Nosara and Montana rivers and is home to several hundred Costa Ricans who own and operate many local businesses ranging from restaurants, grocery and hardware stores, book and apparel shops, auto mechanic and other service centers, and many craft and tradesmen businesses. Click here to find things to do around the Nosara area.

Nosara is also home to a diverse international community. Founded in the 1960’s the Nosara Civic Association American Project is the oldest expatriate community in Costa Rica. It is also host to the Nosara Biological Reserve, set on 125 acres hosting hundreds of birds, monkeys, armadillos, anteaters, crabs and many other animals.

The American Project

Directly bordering Playa Pelada and Playa Guiones is the "American Project" which was started in the late 1960's and coined after the original -American- developer, Alan Hutchinson who, due to no road access to the area, landed and unloaded bulldozers and shovels on the beach in converted World War II troop carriers, so the story goes. Hutchinson then preceded to layout a golf course community of some 900 lots. That development was ahead of its time and never finished, but the roads, power and water system were put in place. A few decades passed without much activity. Locals set aside the area originally planned as a golf course and created "green parkland areas" which today are full of maturing trees, fauna, water ways and wildlife. These natural green corridors meander between subdivided lots of 1/4 to sometimes two or more acres. The area was first populated by nature lovers and isolationists who built modest homes among the woods and enjoyed this serene and unique Oceanside setting.

Today, a new group of people are discovering Nosara. They are building new homes on lots that have sat idle for decades. Land speculating is running hot for nearly five years now. This is changing the landscape socially, politically and economically.

Some newcomers choose to live year round; others rent their homes to grateful tourists or annual visitors. New businesses are opening to offer services to the next generation of nature and ocean enthusiasts seeking an ocean front lifestyle-community. Others come here to grow spiritually with Yoga. Everyone enjoys the freedom of this unique setting in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Surfing Destination

Playa Guiones has long been known for its reliable beach break. Surfers have migrated to the beach for decades to enjoy the warm Pacific waters and varied surf conditions. Playa Pelada has a fast right break off a rock formation and the lesser known Playa Ostional often has steep face waves of blue that are chest to head high. "Executive Surfers" have been bringing their families to Guiones for years to introduce their sons and daughters to the lifetime joy of surfing.

Spiritual and Physical Healing

There is a thriving spiritual and healing presence in the area that is supported by therapeutic massage practitioners and organizations such as the world renowned Nosara Yoga Institute, which for years has attracted and trained yoga instructors from around the world and also welcomes several Hollywood celebrities to its retreat, and the new 2,000 acre Omega Institute development.

Climate: Visualize Endless Summer

Rainfall - From November to April during the Dry Season there is almost no rainfall. The rainy season runs from May through October and average rainfall is 80-90 inches. This rainfall recharges the aquifer making life possible in the area. Water quality is considered the cleanest in Costa Rica and Nosara stays considerably more "green" during the dry season when compared to other areas of the Nicoya Peninsula which is considered semi-arid.

Estate Lots now available for purchase.
Sneak a peak at the Villa Condominiums scheduled for 2010