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Nicoya Peninsula

Nosara & Playa Guiones

Find your everyday rhythm.

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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)

Day 1 · Arrive + early night

Afternoon: Transfer in

Evening: Light dinner + sleep

Day 2 · Surf routine begins

Morning: Dawn surf

Afternoon: Rest + optional second session

Evening: Sunset walk

Day 3 · Lesson day

Morning: Lesson/coaching

Afternoon: Recovery + mobility

Evening: Quiet dinner

Day 4 · Surf + wellness

Morning: Surf

Afternoon: Yoga/wellness

Evening: Sunset

Day 5 · Nature reset

Morning: Light surf or rest

Afternoon: Wildlife/mangrove outing

Evening: Pack prep

7-Day itinerary +

7 nights · Nosara (Guiones)

Day 1 · Arrive

Afternoon: Transfer in

Evening: Early sleep

Day 2 · Surf + technique

Morning: Surf

Afternoon: Technique focus / optional video review

Evening: Sunset

Day 3 · Coached progression

Morning: Lesson

Afternoon: Rest

Evening: Dinner

Day 4 · Volume day

Morning: Surf

Afternoon: Optional second session

Evening: Recovery

Day 5 · Nature day

Morning: Sleep-in or light surf

Afternoon: Wildlife tour

Evening: Relax

Day 6 · Surf + wellness

Morning: Surf

Afternoon: Yoga/wellness

Evening: Sunset

Day 7 · Depart

Morning: Short surf if time

Afternoon: Transfer out

10-Day itinerary +

10 nights · Nosara (Guiones)

Day 1 · Arrive

Afternoon: Transfer in

Evening: Early sleep

Day 2 · Surf

Morning: Surf

Afternoon: Rest

Evening: Sunset

Day 3 · Lesson

Morning: Lesson

Afternoon: Recovery

Evening: Dinner

Day 4 · Surf volume

Morning: Surf

Afternoon: Optional second session

Evening: Recovery

Day 5 · Wellness reset

Morning: Light surf

Afternoon: Yoga/wellness

Evening: Relax

Day 6 · Nature day

Morning: Sleep-in

Afternoon: Wildlife tour

Evening: Dinner

Day 7 · Technique focus

Morning: Surf

Afternoon: Mobility + rest

Evening: Sunset

Day 8 · Coaching

Morning: Lesson/coaching

Afternoon: Rest

Evening: Dinner

Day 9 · Final surf push

Morning: Surf

Afternoon: Optional second session

Evening: Pack

Day 10 · Depart

Morning: Short surf if time

Afternoon: Transfer out