Turtle Watching

Experience Nosara - Turtle Nesting at Ostional

Nosara, Nicoya · $$

Verified against live sources on July 6, 2026

Experience Nosara is a Nosara-based adventure tour operator that runs a dedicated Ostional turtle tour, with a hatching-focused departure at 5 AM and a nesting-focused departure at 5 PM, depending on the season. A bilingual local guide who lives in Nosara leads the visit and covers round-trip transportation from the Nosara area and a seasonal snack. The company is a member of the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo and does not guarantee a specific sighting since nesting activity depends on the season and moon cycle.

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Approximate location. Experience Nosara - Turtle Nesting at Ostional serves the Nosara area; contact them for the exact spot.

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