Costa Rica · Guanacaste (Nicoya Peninsula)
Living in Nosara
Blue Zone yoga and surf town — Nicoya Peninsula, dirt roads, wellness-focused expat community.
Snapshot
- Climate
- 80–90°F. Dry Dec–Apr, wet May–Nov (roads get rough).
- Monthly budget (couple)
- US$3,500–5,500
- Rent 1BR
- US$1,200–2,000
- Rent 2BR
- US$1,800–3,500
Who it's for
Wellness, yoga, surf, off-grid feel, high-end but rustic.
- Wellness-focused retirees
- Yoga/surf lifestyle
- Families wanting nature
Where expats live
Playa GuionesPlaya PeladaEsperanza
Highlights
- One of five global Blue Zones — long life expectancy
- World-class surf breaks year-round
- Growing bilingual school (Del Mar Academy)
Watch-outs
- Dirt roads — 4WD strongly recommended
- Everything imported = 20–40% pricier than Central Valley
Frequently asked
How do you get to Nosara?
Fly into LIR (2.5 hr drive) or SJO (5 hr). Sansa has small planes into Nosara's airstrip.
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