Weekend Wild · Costa Rica

Nosara with kids

A peaceful destination known for beaches, wellness, nature, and a slower pace that works well for families.

Family activities

  1. Playa Guiones

    Playa Guiones is a classic family outing for sand, water, fresh air, and an unhurried day.

    Beaches · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  2. Playa Pelada

    Playa Pelada is a classic family outing for sand, water, fresh air, and an unhurried day.

    Beaches · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  3. Playa Nosara

    Playa Nosara is a classic family outing for sand, water, fresh air, and an unhurried day.

    Beaches · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  4. Ostional National Wildlife Refuge

    Ostional National Wildlife Refuge creates an up-close animal experience that feels personal and memorable.

    Animal Encounters · All ages · Paid

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  5. Ostional Sea Turtle Arribada Tour

    Ostional Sea Turtle Arribada Tour creates an up-close animal experience that feels personal and memorable.

    Animal Encounters · All ages · Paid

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  6. Nosara Biological Reserve

    Nosara Biological Reserve gives families a memorable close-up encounter with the destination's landscape and wildlife.

    Nature · All ages · Paid

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  7. Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary

    Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary creates an up-close animal experience that feels personal and memorable.

    Animal Encounters · All ages · Paid

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  8. Nosara Refuge for Wildlife

    Nosara Refuge for Wildlife creates an up-close animal experience that feels personal and memorable.

    Animal Encounters · All ages · Paid

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  9. Nosara River Safari

    Nosara River Safari reveals the destination from a fresh angle and keeps the whole family engaged.

    Tours · All ages · Paid

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  10. Nosara Mangrove Kayaking

    Nosara Mangrove Kayaking adds an active, confidence-building challenge to the family itinerary.

    Outdoor Adventure · All ages · Paid

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  11. Playa Guiones Family Surf Lesson

    Playa Guiones Family Surf Lesson adds an active, confidence-building challenge to the family itinerary.

    Outdoor Adventure · All ages · Paid

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  12. Nosara Horseback Riding

    Nosara Horseback Riding creates an up-close animal experience that feels personal and memorable.

    Animal Encounters · All ages · Paid

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  13. Miss Sky Canopy Tour

    Miss Sky Canopy Tour adds an active, confidence-building challenge to the family itinerary.

    Outdoor Adventure · All ages · Paid

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  14. Reserva Biológica Nosara Trails

    Reserva Biológica Nosara Trails offers a manageable family route with scenery that makes the walk feel adventurous.

    Kid-Friendly Trails · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  15. Montana de Fuego Waterfall Hike

    Montana de Fuego Waterfall Hike offers a manageable family route with scenery that makes the walk feel adventurous.

    Kid-Friendly Trails · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  16. Mala Noche Waterfall

    Mala Noche Waterfall gives families a memorable close-up encounter with the destination's landscape and wildlife.

    Nature · All ages · Paid

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  17. Barra Honda National Park Caves

    Barra Honda National Park Caves gives families a memorable close-up encounter with the destination's landscape and wildlife.

    Nature · All ages · Paid

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  18. Diria National Park

    Diria National Park gives families a memorable close-up encounter with the destination's landscape and wildlife.

    Nature · All ages · Paid

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  19. Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour

    Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour reveals the destination from a fresh angle and keeps the whole family engaged.

    Tours · All ages · Paid

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  20. Tamarindo Estuary Day Trip

    Tamarindo Estuary Day Trip reveals the destination from a fresh angle and keeps the whole family engaged.

    Tours · All ages · Paid

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  21. Samara Beach

    Samara Beach is a classic family outing for sand, water, fresh air, and an unhurried day.

    Beaches · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  22. Carrillo Beach

    Carrillo Beach is a classic family outing for sand, water, fresh air, and an unhurried day.

    Beaches · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  23. Werner Sauter Biological Reserve

    Werner Sauter Biological Reserve gives families a memorable close-up encounter with the destination's landscape and wildlife.

    Nature · All ages · Paid

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  24. Macaw Recovery Network Punta Islita

    Macaw Recovery Network Punta Islita creates an up-close animal experience that feels personal and memorable.

    Animal Encounters · All ages · Paid

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  25. Wingnuts Canopy Tour

    Wingnuts Canopy Tour adds an active, confidence-building challenge to the family itinerary.

    Outdoor Adventure · All ages · Paid

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  26. Nosara Farmers Market

    Nosara Farmers Market is an easy family wander filled with local flavor, choice, and memorable treats.

    Food & Markets · All ages · Paid

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  27. Nosara Artisans Market

    Nosara Artisans Market is an easy family wander filled with local flavor, choice, and memorable treats.

    Food & Markets · All ages · Paid

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  28. Nosara Skate Park

    Nosara Skate Park is an imaginative play stop where kids can climb, move, and take the lead.

    Playgrounds · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  29. Nosara Beach Sunset Picnic

    Nosara Beach Sunset Picnic is a rewarding open-air break for play, picnics, views, and an easy reset.

    Parks & Trails · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  30. Chorotega Pottery Village of Guaitil

    Chorotega Pottery Village of Guaitil immerses families in the character and living culture of the destination.

    Cultural Attractions · All ages · Paid

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