Nosara built its reputation on Playa Guiones, a broad, forgiving beach break that works virtually every day of the year — the closest surfing gets to a guarantee. The town behind it is leafy and low-key, all yoga shalas and jungle roads where howler monkeys provide the alarm clock. It's pricier than most of Central America, so book accommodation months ahead for the December-to-April dry season, or gamble on green-season deals.
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