Nosara & Playa Guiones
Find your everyday rhythm.
Why make this your base?
Nosara is best when you treat your trip like a training block: repeatable sessions, recovery, and a calm schedule.
It is ideal for beginners and surfers building consistency-fewer distractions, more rhythm.
Plan at least one nature or wellness day to keep energy sustainable.
Getting here
Most travelers arrive via Liberia (LIR) and continue by shuttle or rental car.
Road conditions can vary; build buffer time and avoid tight schedules on arrival day.
Base near Playa Guiones to maximize water time.
Make the most of the surf
Best for: beginners and progression-focused surfers.
Trip style: dawn patrol, mid-day recovery, optional second session.
Combine surf with wellness and nature for a high-quality week.
A beginner-friendly town can still have dangerous surf. Choose the day’s beach with a qualified local instructor. Avoid river mouths and never assume a sandy bottom makes a wave safe.
Between sessions
Treat the trip like a routine: same beach, repeated practice, steady progression.
Schedule tours on weaker surf days-Nosara rewards consistency.
A plan with room to breathe
Use these suggested itineraries as a starting point. Travel days, weather and surf conditions may change your schedule.
Short Trip itinerary +
4-6 nights · Near Playa Guiones (maximize water time)
Afternoon: Transfer in
Evening: Light dinner + sleep
Morning: Dawn surf
Afternoon: Rest + optional second session
Evening: Sunset walk
Morning: Lesson/coaching
Afternoon: Recovery + mobility
Evening: Quiet dinner
Morning: Surf
Afternoon: Yoga/wellness
Evening: Sunset
Morning: Light surf or rest
Afternoon: Wildlife/mangrove outing
Evening: Pack prep
7-Day itinerary +
7 nights · Nosara (Guiones)
Afternoon: Transfer in
Evening: Early sleep
Morning: Surf
Afternoon: Technique focus / optional video review
Evening: Sunset
Morning: Lesson
Afternoon: Rest
Evening: Dinner
Morning: Surf
Afternoon: Optional second session
Evening: Recovery
Morning: Sleep-in or light surf
Afternoon: Wildlife tour
Evening: Relax
Morning: Surf
Afternoon: Yoga/wellness
Evening: Sunset
Morning: Short surf if time
Afternoon: Transfer out
10-Day itinerary +
10 nights · Nosara (Guiones)
Afternoon: Transfer in
Evening: Early sleep
Morning: Surf
Afternoon: Rest
Evening: Sunset
Morning: Lesson
Afternoon: Recovery
Evening: Dinner
Morning: Surf
Afternoon: Optional second session
Evening: Recovery
Morning: Light surf
Afternoon: Yoga/wellness
Evening: Relax
Morning: Sleep-in
Afternoon: Wildlife tour
Evening: Dinner
Morning: Surf
Afternoon: Mobility + rest
Evening: Sunset
Morning: Lesson/coaching
Afternoon: Rest
Evening: Dinner
Morning: Surf
Afternoon: Optional second session
Evening: Pack
Morning: Short surf if time
Afternoon: Transfer out