Nosara
Wellness and yoga capital — pristine nature and a tight-knit intentional community
Condos from
$280K–$900K
Yield
10–14%
To airport
2.5 hr (unpaved road sections)
About Nosara
Nosara is unlike any other beach town in Costa Rica — it's built on intention. The community has successfully resisted overdevelopment through strict zoning, preserving a river estuary, jungle corridors, and pristine beaches that serve as sea turtle nesting grounds. The result is a wellness capital that attracts yoga teachers, health professionals, creatives, and high-earning remote workers who prioritize nature and community over convenience. Nosara commands premium prices for the intentionality it delivers.
Best for
Pros
- ✓Best rental yields in Guanacaste (10–14%)
- ✓Protected natural environment
- ✓Blue Zone location
- ✓Strongest sense of community of any beach town
- ✓World-class surf at Playa Guiones
Cons
- ✗Long drive from Liberia on rough roads
- ✗Limited services and amenities
- ✗Premium prices
- ✗Not for buyers wanting convenience
Key Stats — Nosara
- Climate
- Slightly more rainfall than northern Guanacaste, lush year-round
- Temperature
- 82°F
- Condo prices
- $280K–$900K
- Villa prices
- $600K–$4M
- Rental yield
- 10–14%
- Airbnb occupancy
- 76% annual, 91% high season
- Nightly rate
- $260 avg, $380 high season
- Expat community
- Tight-knit — 1,500+ wellness-oriented expats
- Nearest hospital
- Nicoya Hospital (45 min) + Liberia (2.5 hr)
- Drive to LIR/SJO
- 2.5 hr (unpaved road sections)
FAQ — Nosara
Why are Nosara rental yields so high?
Nosara attracts high-income wellness travelers willing to pay $300–$500/night for boutique villas. Combined with high occupancy (76% annually), gross yields of 10–14% are achievable for well-positioned properties.
Is Nosara good for families?
For families committed to the lifestyle, yes — there is a small international school and a tight-knit community. But limited services mean it's not ideal for families needing full urban infrastructure.
Are the roads to Nosara bad?
The road from Liberia has improved significantly with paving ongoing, but some sections remain unpaved. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended in rainy season.