Local services in Nosara & Playa Guiones

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Property Management $$$

Rent Nosara

Playa Guiones

A vacation rental and property management company serving Nosara homeowners since 2014, handling guest care and full-service home management. It manages a portfolio of villas and homes around Guiones and Pelada and offers concierge-style guest support. Booking and management inquiries run through its website.

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Property Management $$$

Alba Nosara Properties

Nosara

A tico-owned property management and vacation rental company based in Playa Guiones, handling everything from booking guests to daily maintenance for homeowners. The company also runs its own curated portfolio of vacation rentals and offers concierge support for guests during their stay.

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Private Chef & Catering $$$$

Alegria Dining

Nosara

A private chef and catering service led by Chef Casper Homewood, cooking on-site at villas, retreats, and small events across Nosara with menus built around locally sourced ingredients. The team handles full-day meal service for surf trips and wellness retreats as well as one-off dinner parties and celebrations.

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Pool Maintenance $$

AquaPro Services

Nosara

Property care company serving Nosara and the surrounding Guanacaste coast, focused on pool maintenance alongside tropical garden landscaping and irrigation systems for luxury homes. The company markets monthly property care packages that bundle pool upkeep with general grounds maintenance for owners who are not on site full time.

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Doctor & Clinic $$

Aquora Medical & Sports Nosara

Playa Pelada

General medicine clinic in Plaza Tribu offering primary care for adults and children, physical therapy, and sports medicine, with pediatrician, gynecologist, and cardiologist available monthly by appointment. Open Monday to Friday, the clinic is a monitored addition to Nosara's local emergency and medical care listings.

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Private Driver $$$

Black Car CR

Nosara

Luxury transportation company serving Guiones, Pelada, Ostional and San Juanillo with a fleet of 4x4 SUVs and vans for airport transfers, local rides and full day VIP chauffeur service. Partners with hotels and surf resorts across Nosara including Lagarta Lodge and Surf Simply.

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Dentist $$$

Canessa Dental Care

Playa Pelada

Dental practice in Playa Pelada led by Dr. Atilio Canessa, a dentist licensed in both Costa Rica and the United States and a graduate of the University of Southern California. The clinic offers general and cosmetic dentistry, including veneers, implants, oral surgery, whitening, and clear aligners for residents and visitors.

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Private Chef & Catering $$$

Chef Yayo Personal Chef

Nosara

A private chef service in Nosara run by Chef Yayo, offering in-villa multi-course dinners, full-day cooking, cooking classes, retreat catering, and dish delivery. Menus are customized from sample menus shared with clients. Bookings are made through the website's inquiry form.

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Doctor & Clinic $$

Dra. Kattia Porras

Nosara

Primary care physician certified in general medicine who has practiced urgent and primary care in Nosara for over fifteen years. She offers general consultations for adults and children, house calls, and emergency consultations, and provides medical reports and invoices for patients seeking insurance reimbursement.

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Pharmacy $$

Farmacia Guiones

Nosara

Full-service pharmacy in Playa Guiones located next to Paradise Medical Services, open daily including Sundays. It stocks prescription and over-the-counter medication and is a regular reference point on local Nosara emergency and services listings.

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Florist $$

Floristería Ily

Nosara

Wedding and event floral design studio based in Boca de Nosara, creating bespoke bouquets, ceremony arrangements, and reception decor for local weddings. The shop works directly with couples through WhatsApp and Instagram to book dates and design custom floral packages.

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Real Estate Attorney & Notario $$$

GM Attorneys

Nosara

Boutique law firm with an office in Nosara specializing in luxury real estate, foreign investment, immigration residency applications, and notary public services. The firm has offices across Guanacaste, including Flamingo and Tamarindo, and has received multiple Costa Rica law firm of the year awards.

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Private Driver $$

Gypsy Cab Nosara

Nosara

Locally run shuttle and private driver service with more than 12 years of experience, offering airport pickups from Liberia and San Jose plus private transfers to Tamarindo, Santa Teresa, La Fortuna and Monteverde. Drivers track incoming flights and the company is ICT certified and fully insured.

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Event Venue $$$$

Harmony Nosara

Nosara

Sustainable luxury hotel and wellness retreat that hosts destination weddings and ceremonies on its jungle and beach-adjacent grounds. The property pairs its yoga and healing-centre facilities with event space used by local wedding planners for both ceremony and reception bookings.

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Doctor & Clinic $$

Home Doctor Leo (Dr. Leonel Gutierrez)

Nosara

House-call medical service run by Dr. Leonel Gutierrez, a graduate of the Universidad de Costa Rica Medical School who has lived and practiced in Nosara since 2016. He offers medical consultations, check-ups, wound management, intravenous therapy, and telemedicine, with medication delivered to the patient's home.

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Real Estate Attorney & Notario $$$

IBL Law Group

Nosara

Bilingual law firm with a branch office in Nosara serving Guanacaste's Pacific coast, including Playa del Coco, Papagayo, and Samara. The firm covers real estate closings and notary public services for property buyers along the coast.

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Property Management $$$

Mango Rentals Nosara

Nosara

A Nosara property management company operating for more than 19 years, with an on-staff maintenance and cleaning team rather than third-party contractors. Services cover rental booking management across Airbnb and VRBO, financial administration for homeowners, and vacation concierge support for guests.

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Gym & Fitness $$

Nalu Studio

Playa Guiones

Open-air fitness and wellness studio in Playa Guiones offering a daily rotating schedule of yoga, boxing, Muay Thai-style kickboxing, Pilates, strength training, capoeira, and kids classes. Open to both villa guests and Nosara residents, with drop-in and multi-class pass pricing and a discounted rate for Costa Rican residents.

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Construction $$$$

Nosara Design & Build

Nosara

Owner-proxy construction management firm that has overseen close to a hundred home builds in the Nosara area, coordinating architects and contractor crews from early concept through post-project delivery. Founder Andrew Saxton's team has handled projects with firms including Salagnac Arquitectos, VA Design, and Studio Saxe.

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Shuttle & Airport Transfer $$

Nosara Happy Cab

Nosara

Locally owned transportation company serving Nosara since 2004, offering a daily shared shuttle to and from Liberia Airport plus private door to door service to destinations across Costa Rica. Fleet includes multi passenger vans and minibuses with air conditioning and luggage racks, fully insured by INS.

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Wedding Planner $$$

Nosara Magica Weddings

Nosara

Full-service destination wedding planning company based in Nosara, coordinating ceremonies and receptions at beachfront hotels and private venues across Guanacaste. Run by María and Andreina, the team manages vendor logistics, floral partners, and day-of coordination for eco-conscious, boutique-style weddings.

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Photography & Video $$

Nosara Photography

Playa Guiones

Lifestyle and portrait photography studio based in North Guiones, run by commercial photographer Jenna Duffy, offering wedding ceremony coverage alongside couples, family, and retreat photography sessions. Sessions include an online gallery, edited high-resolution images, and print rights for clients from the US, EU, and Canada.

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Shuttle & Airport Transfer $$

Nosara Shuttle & Private Transfers

Nosara

Private shuttle company operating for over 10 years with door to door airport transfers from Liberia (LIR) and San Jose (SJO) to Nosara, plus routes to Tamarindo, Samara, Jaco and Manuel Antonio. Drivers monitor flight status and vehicles accommodate surfboards and larger luggage.

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Spanish School $$$

Nosara Spanish Institute

Nosara

Boutique Spanish immersion school located 200 meters from Playa Guiones, offering group and private classes for all levels along with homestay or student residence housing. The school follows the CEFR framework, runs surf and yoga package add-ons, and maintains a five-star review average across more than a hundred reviews.

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Shuttle & Airport Transfer $$

Nosara Transfers

Nosara

A private transfer company providing door-to-door airport and intercity transportation to and from Nosara, including Liberia and San Jose airports. Vehicles range from minivans to 4x4 SUVs, with bilingual drivers and flight tracking. The company is ICT-certified and books through its website or WhatsApp.

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Doctor & Clinic $$

Nosara Urgent Care (Lifeguard Costa Rica)

Nosara

Urgent care clinic operated by Lifeguard Costa Rica, offering 24/7 emergency medical consultations, telehealth, wound care and stitching, X-ray imaging, and clinical lab services. Walk-ins are welcome from 8am to 5pm and the team also runs ground, air, and aquatic ambulance transport across the Nicoya Peninsula.

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Electrician $$

Pacific Coast Technical Services

Nosara

INA-certified technical crew handling air conditioning, electrical work, plumbing, water pumps, and property maintenance for homes and rentals around Nosara. The team also takes on remodels and construction support, from roofing and gates to woodwork, and has worked in the zone more than 23 years.

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Doctor & Clinic $$

Paradise Medical Services

Nosara

Medical clinic operating as Centro Medico Guiones in Playa Guiones, offering general consultations, emergency care, lab work, minor surgery, and ambulance transport by air and ground. The clinic serves adults and children and is well known locally, with over a thousand patient reviews citing bilingual doctors and fast walk-in care.

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Veterinarian $$

Safari Vet Nosara

Nosara

Full-service veterinary clinic in La Esperanza offering vaccinations, surgery, ultrasound, X-rays, and emergency care for pets, along with help preparing travel and export paperwork. Reviewers describe a modern, well-equipped facility, though some note wait times can be inconsistent.

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Architect & Engineer $$$$

Salagnac Arquitectos

Nosara

Architecture firm founded in Nosara in 2006 by Evangelina Quesada and Lucca Spendlingwimmer, specializing in a contemporary tropical style that integrates buildings with climate and landscape. The firm has won multiple international architecture awards and keeps an office on the Nosara-Ostional route.

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Massage $$

Spacio Spa & Massage Studio

Playa Guiones

A massage studio in North Guiones founded by therapist Juan Carlos Saldana in 2009, offering signature bodywork and a range of massage services. Sessions use locally produced organic coconut oil and essential-oil aromatherapy. Appointments are booked online in advance.

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Shuttle & Airport Transfer $$

Terratour Nosara

Nosara

Licensed shuttle and private transport operator running Liberia (LIR) and San Jose airport transfers into Nosara, plus routes to Samara, Tamarindo and other Nicoya Peninsula towns. Vans carry the mandatory ICT and INS insurance and drivers are Costa Rican nationals.

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Spa $$$

The Iguana Spa

Playa Guiones

The spa at The Gilded Iguana in Nosara, offering massages, facials, and full spa-day treatments. It is open daily and bookable online, serving both hotel guests and outside visitors.

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Construction $$$

The Repair Club Nosara

Nosara

Subscription-based property maintenance service covering Playa Guiones, Playa Pelada, Nosara town, Garza, and Las Delicias. Recurring visits track plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, structure, and garden systems against a written property file, with tiered membership plans and priority emergency response for burst pipes or power loss.

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Concierge $$$

Vacation Nosara

Nosara

A boutique vacation rental and concierge company operating as the guest-facing arm of Pura Vida Management, coordinating stays, activities, and long-term rentals across Nosara. The team handles the full visitor experience from trip planning through checkout, including extended-stay and real estate referrals.

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Real Estate Agent $$$$

Wanderlust Sotheby's International Realty

Nosara

The Sotheby's International Realty affiliate for Nosara, handling luxury real estate sales and vacation rentals across the area with over twenty years of local experience. The agency lists homes, lots, and commercial property around Guiones and the wider zone. It also publishes local area guides for buyers and visitors.

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Wedding Planner $$$

Weddings Nosara

Nosara

Boutique wedding planning company specializing in intimate destination weddings around Playa Guiones and Playa Pelada. The team designs a limited number of events per season and coordinates venues such as Nosara Beach Hotel and La Luna Restaurant for ceremonies and receptions.

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