Nosara’s Tourism Magnet: Wellness and Surf Lifestyle
Located approximately 2.5 hours from Liberia International Airport in the Guanacaste province, Nosara attracts over 80,000 annual visitors driven by its world-class yoga community, consistent surf conditions, and protected natural environment. The area’s international reputation as a wellness hub, combined with its blue zone designation and year-round accessibility, has established a stable tourism foundation supporting property values and rental demand across multiple market segments.
Residential Real Estate: Nosara’s Premium Market
Nosara’s real estate landscape features predominantly single-family homes, jungle villas, and strategic land parcels, with limited condominium development. Property values have appreciated 8-12% annually over the past decade, with locations near Playa Guiones commanding premium prices. The market maintains strict building regulations and height restrictions, preserving jungle canopy and creating value through environmental protection that maintains the area’s distinctive character.
Vacation Rentals and Retreat Center Investment Opportunities
Nosara offers targeted investment options including surf-oriented vacation homes, wellness-focused properties, and specialized retreat centers. The area experiences high season occupancy from December through April (85-95%) with a growing shoulder season driven by specialized yoga retreats and surf camps. The established international reputation attracts a discerning clientele willing to pay premium rates for authentic experiences in properly positioned properties, creating strong yield potential in this specialized market.
Ostional Wildlife Refuge Regulations Protect Property Values
Nosara benefits from the adjacent Ostional Wildlife Refuge and strict local building codes that maintain environmental integrity. Development regulations include height restrictions, density controls, and vegetation preservation requirements that have successfully protected the area’s natural character. These regulations have created value through controlled supply while maintaining the environmental qualities that drive continuing demand from both investors and visitors.
Strong Communities
Nosara is comprised by a number of smaller communities such as Pelada, Guiones, Garza and Ostional. Each with unique features bringing a range of culture diversification across the Nosara coastline. One of the oldest expat communities aging back to 1970s Nosara is the place to be for good surfing and united communities.
Great Surfing
Tourism levels continue to rise at Nosara as stunning properties are developed and more people discover the white sand beaches and crystal blue waters. Nosara is a big surfing community that offers all year round surfing conditions, strong hollow waves and plenty of hiring shops to get your gear from.
Good Restaurants
After a long day relaxing at the beach and reading a good book, how better to end the evening but at a fine dining restaurant? Being one of only 5 blue zones in the world, Nosara’s community that a healthy diet leads to a prolonged life. A lot of fresh local fruits and vegetables with plenty of corn, rice and beans. Restaurants range from traditional Costa Rican meals to Italian fusion, Asian and much more
Yoga & Wellness Community
Nosara has a rich yoga culture and all your favorite exercise types. From fashionable and simple rooms to large buildings, there’s something everyone can enjoy, and teachers are top notch wherever you go. Meditate in the middle of the jungle and breathe in the fresh clean air of the Costa Rican coast.
