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Looking for an eco-friendly and luxurious place to call home? Real estate in Nosara, Costa Rica has the perfect balance of sustainable development and luxury. Here’s why!
Explore why Nosara properties can be hot investment opportunities for savvy investors! This article dives into the potential benefits and upsides of investing in Nosara real estate.
Stay close to the sand and sun with a Nosara beach house rental! Located minutes away from breathtaking surf sites and rich wildlife, your perfect vacation awaits.
An update about life, community, and real estate in Nosara during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Moving abroad requires a lot of preparation and foresight. Moving abroad with animals, can make things even more complicated. Having gone through the process twice myself, this blog is intended to guide you through the basic requirements and provide you the resources you’ll need, so you can rest assured your fur-babies will be legally ready for the big move.
The Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica, where Nosara is located, is proud to be one of only five Blue Zones in the world. If you want to know the secret to living a long, healthy and happy life, read more.
Nosara has a rich yoga culture and a practice location to match every preference! Ranging from hip, simple spaces to grand structures - there is something for everyone and the instructors are top-notch no matter where you go! Keep reading to find some of the area’s best locations to zen out.
If you've stepped foot in the Wanderlust Office within the last year, there's no doubt you noticed the beautiful teal Tyler Triple 7 longboard that graces the front office. Learn the story of how she found her home here and join along as Brandon, Robbie and Roberto enjoy a playful morning on a trio of Tyler Surboards on the waves of Playa Guiones.
Tourists and locals alike typically refer to this area as “Nosara” but the distinct neighborhoods of the area are quite different from one another. Nosara is composed of the local Tico town and the beach communities of Playa Pelada and Playa Guiones. Playa Garza and Playa Ostional are just a stone’s throw away and are growing to become an integral part of the community. No matter which direction you go, the adventurous jungle roads lead to a gem around every turn.
As a newcomer it can be difficult to navigate Nosara due to the lack of road names and street signs, but fear not. You can download our real estate map to make it easier, and read a short description of each section, complete with points of interest, to get you on your way to finding the neighborhood fits your needs best. Whether your dream property lies within steps of the world famous Playa Guiones surf break, or it’s a secluded ocean view property perched on a mountain, we can help you find it.
One of the most profound and beautiful biological encounters any wildlife enthusiast can experience locally is an “arribada”. An arribada is a Spanish term used for “arrival” and in the Nosara area, the word is synonymous with the mass synchronized nesting of Olive Ridley sea turtles on the black volcanic sands of Playa Ostinal. Just a few kilometres north of Playa Guiones, within the World Wildlife Fund’s recognized conservation site of the Ostinal Wildlife Refuge, this year round phenomenon takes place to the delight of locals and tourists alike.
In Costa Rica, there are two distinct seasonal times of the year: the “Green Season” and the “Dry Season”. Green Season runs from May to mid-November and is referred to as the country’s winter. While mid-November to April is referred to as the Dry Season and is considered their summer. Both have their advantages and it is just matter of a simple perception shift to enjoy both.
Nosara is the perfect vacation destination for families. It’s simply awesome no matter what age you are! Costa Rican culture is family oriented and kids are always welcome. With direct flights arriving daily into Liberia, Costa Rica from most major cities in North America, traveling here is manageable for the entire family. Here are some family friendly activities in Nosara to make your vacation exciting and memorable for everyone.
Wanderlust Realty has teamed up with Costas Verdes and BarriGuiones to create this inspirational video in appreciation of all that they’ve done for the Nosara community. Their mission is to conserve and restore coastal ecosystems on public lands, including protected areas, publicly owned portions of beaches, mangroves, riverbanks and wetlands. Since Costas Verdes was founded in 2008, they have become Costa Rica's leading coastal reforestation organization. Today they have returned the coastal forest to two beaches of great national importance, Playa Hermosa and Playa Guiones - creating a real and tangible benefit in local communities. Among the benefits are: economic (more tourism), social (active participation of the community, including schools, schools, local businesses and government entities) and environmental. They have become the catalyst of the interests of the Costa Rican’s in recovering the coastal forest of our country.
Interested in buying property in Costa Rica? Want to know where you should start? This blog is a great introduction into the purchasing process. As always, our team of dedicated and knowledgable staff is here to help you along the way.
On June 24th, the members of the Nosara community put on their running shoes in support of the Stop the Shocks Project, whose mission is to prevent wildlife electrocutions on uninsulated transformers and power lines. The annual Stop the Shocks Monkey Race has been a favorite among the local and expat communities for 6 years running now.
Wanderlust Realty was happy to host Vanessa Bezy for her discussion about what “sustainable” means and the challenges Nosara faces to promote sustainability in the current tourism and development boom. She used sea turtles as an example of the value of protecting nature and wildlife to the local community and economy. She also covered broader environmental, social, and economic aspects but focused on identifying concrete ways that community members can make a difference in their day-to-day lifestyle to minimize their impact on local wildlife and promote sustainable practices in Nosara.
Where the jungle meets the ocean there is a unique marriage of tranquility and liveliness. This yin - yang bond parallels the lifestyle that many people adopt here. It’s pretty obvious that surf and yoga are a large part of the Nosara community and it’s easy to see why. Both of these popular activities go hand in hand and draw people from all over the world!
Buying your first car in Costa Rica can be an intimidating process, but we are here to help guide you. We’ll give you the breakdown on everything from choosing the vehicle, to the legal purchase process.
Moving your family to a foreign country can be challenging, but finding your child's school options shouldn't be. We've put together this quick guide to schools in the Nosara area to save you time and help make the process a bit less intimidating. For a small town, Nosara has a diverse array of schools with a variety of educational philosophies.
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