Experience Nosara, Your Way
At Olas Verdes, the experience goes beyond where you sleep. It’s about how you feel as you move through your days in Nosara: connected to nature, guided by curiosity, and supported by people who know this place.
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From your first welcome, our local concierge team is happy to help you shape your time here. Some guests come to surf every morning, others slow down with yoga, explore wildlife, or simply notice the rhythm of the jungle and ocean. Whether your days are full or intentionally open, we’re here to help you find experiences that feel right for you.
Many of the activities we offer are rooted in our immediate surroundings. As the hotel closest to the beach in Playa Guiones, you don’t drive to nature; it surrounds you in the daily life at Olas Verdes.
Guided by nature, right from the start
Our on-site certified naturalist guide is one experience that sets Olas Verdes apart. Passionate, knowledgeable, and deeply connected to the local ecosystem, he helps guests see Nosara with new eyes, pointing out birds, plants, insects, and subtle details that often go unnoticed.
You can join a guided walk or simply ask a question along the path. Many guests find that this personal connection to nature becomes a memorable part of their stay.
Activities just outside your door
Olas Verdes Early Birdwatching Tour
An early morning guided birdwatching walk-through gardens and mangrove areas.
In the early hours, when the air is still and the forest is most active, join a guided birdwatching walk through the hotel grounds and nearby mangrove areas. Listening for calls and spotting local species becomes a way to tune in to the landscape. Many guests find that after this walk, they appreciate the birds and sounds around them for the rest of their stay.
The Olas Verdes Night Experience
This guided night walk invites you to explore the forest after dark.
After sunset, the jungle reveals a quieter, more mysterious side. This guided night walk explores forest and mangrove trails in search of nocturnal life: frogs, insects, bats, and other creatures that emerge after dark. Moving at an easy pace, it’s a calm, safe, and intimate way to experience the ecosystems that surround the hotel.
Surfing & lessons in Playa Guiones
Playa Guiones is one of Costa Rica’s most consistent surf beaches, known for its wide sandy bottom and friendly waves. Suitable for beginners and experienced surfers alike, it’s easy to take a lesson, rent a board, or paddle out on your own, and it’s all just a short walk from the hotel.
Visit the Nosara Wildlife Rescue Center
A short drive from Olas Verdes, the Nosara Wildlife Rescue Center, operated by International Animal Rescue, cares for injured and orphaned native animals. Visiting offers insight into local conservation efforts and a deeper understanding of the wildlife in this region.
Yoga, the Nosara way
Daily yoga lessons on the Olas Verdes yoga deck.
Slow down with a yoga session in nature, surrounded by trees, birdsongs, and ocean breezes. Whether you’re new to yoga or have an established practice, moving in an open-air setting adds a grounding, present quality that feels deeply connected to Nosara.
Turtle Tour
If your visit coincides with nesting season, witnessing olive ridley sea turtles arriving at Playa Ostional is a powerful experience. These ancient animals return every month to nest in one of the largest colonies in the world, a reminder of the importance of protecting the coastline and surrounding habitats.
Horseback riding through Guanacaste
Exploring the countryside on horseback offers a slower, more reflective way to experience Guanacaste. These relaxed rides move through open land and rural trails, letting you take in the landscape at an unhurried pace.
On-site massages
After surfing or a full day outdoors, a massage offers a simple way to unwind. Sessions take place in a peaceful setting where nature remains part of the experience: birds’ overhead, the sound of the ocean, and no rush to be anywhere else.
ATV tours & rentals
For guests who enjoy exploring beyond the main roads, ATV rentals and guided tours offer access to nearby areas such as Pilas Blancas Forest, Mala Noche waterfall, San Juanillo beach, and local coffee farms. It’s a flexible way to see more of the region at your pace.
Snorkeling Tour
Discover the underwater scenery of San Juanillo or Playa Garza, where calm Pacific waters reveal colorful marine life and rock formations. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 feet, allowing you to observe a variety of species in their natural environment.
Nosara Day Camp
For families traveling with children, Day Camp offers environmental and cultural activities designed to help kids connect with nature in a hands-on, meaningful way, giving them their own adventure while parents enjoy time to relax.
Fishing charters
Daily on-shore and off-shore fishing charters.
Nosara’s waters are rich in marine life. Whether you’re an experienced angler or simply curious, half or full-day fishing trips offer a chance to experience the Pacific from a different perspective.
Sustainability Tour
Learn how Olas Verdes puts its values into practice. This guided walk through the property highlights water conservation, solar energy, recycling, social impact, and native landscaping, offering a practical look at responsible travel in action.
Explore Nosara beyond the hotel
Nosara invites exploration without pressure. Long, wide beaches, shaded trails, tide pools at low tide, and a community shaped by “pura vida” make it easy to let days unfold. A morning walk can turn into a beach day, a sunset into a shared moment, or a set plan into something entirely different.
However you choose to experience Nosara, our team is always nearby, ready to share local knowledge, make thoughtful recommendations, and help you connect more deeply with this place.
Surfing & lessons in Playa Guiones
ATV tours & Rentals
