Beaches of Nosara & Playa Guiones
Every named beach along the Nosara & Playa Guiones coast, on one map. Tap a beach for how to get there, what it is good for, and Blue Flag status.
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Playa Guiones Blue Flag Turtle nesting
A 7-kilometer Blue Flag beach with a consistent beginner-to-intermediate surf break.
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Sunsets
Playa Pelada Turtle nesting
A tidal blowhole in the rocks at the south end that sprays seawater at the right tide.
- Sunsets
- Tide pools
- Walking
Playa Nosara Turtle nesting
The Rio Nosara estuary mouth, backed by mangroves that draw herons and other wading birds.
- Wildlife
- Walking
- Boat launch
Playa Ostional Turtle nesting
Mass arribada nesting events where thousands of olive ridley turtles come ashore in a single week.
- Wildlife
- Walking
Playa Garza
A calm, sheltered bay in front of a working fishing village, unusual for this surf-heavy coastline.
- Swimming
- Walking
- Boat launch
Playa San Juanillo
A sheltered cove split by a rock point, with calm water for swimming on one side.
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Walking