Playa Guiones is nestled in the quiet, quaint town of Nosara in the Guanacaste Province on the Pacific side of the country of Costa Rica. Unlike the crowded beaches of places like Tamarindo, Jaco, or Dominical, in Nosara you won’t be trampled by hordes of tourists!
There are no street lights or paved roads and we still have monkeys cruising in the trees, but there are just the right amount of amenities in town to ensure you have a relaxing vacation. It’s a surfer’s paradise!
How do you get to Nosara? You can fly direct from many cities in North America, as well as from some capitals in Europe, to either Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose (SJO), in the center of Costa Rica or Daniel Oduber Quiros International in Liberia (LIR), closer to the Pacific side of Costa Rica.
Liberia Airport is the nearest international airport, just a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Nosara and Playa Guiones. The drive from San Jose airport, also very scenic, takes about 5-hours.
Please contact us for directions if you are self-driving.
Customer Reviews
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Amazing trip and fun learning to surf
We had a great vaca in Costa, thanks to Safari Surf! Tim organized everything for us before our trip and Jeffrey did an amazing job making all our plans happen! We surfed, ate great food, got massages, and rented bikes. Such a fun trip! Thank you 😊
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Great Surfing School
We spent one week with Safari Surf School in Playa Guiones, Costa Rica.
Thanks to amazing instructors, we highly improved our surfing level over that period.
The instructors gave us good theoretical briefing on the beach before starting, and then good personalised follow-up once in the water. The instructors were rotating each day so our training was never the same from one day to another. Last but not least, all instructors were very friendly and communicated their passion for surfing.
Besides surfing, we had lovely accommodation in nearby Harmony Hotel and gorgeous dinners.
The management was always here for us and properly took care of organising all activities.
We strongly recommend a surfing vacation with Safari Surf School.
5.0
Amazing time in Panama with Trico!
Another amazing surf safari trip with the family! Our instructor Trico was an amazing teacher and attentive to helping us improve our surf skills as well as all our travel and adventure needs. We surfed twice a day for one week and everyone in the family (of different levels) improved greatly. The waves were great and Playa Venao was a fun little spot to relax. Our day trips to playa guanico were also so memorable and a very special time for the family. Though the drive from Panama City was very long it ended up being worth the trek.
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Love Safari Surf
Tim and Marsi were responsive to our inquiries from the beginning and put together a package that fit our family’s needs. All along their team was kind, friendly and considerate about adjusting things and accommodating us. We had a wonderful time and learned a lot. Our instructors were patient with our children (ages 8 and 10) and provided actionable feedback for surfers of all skill levels to improve. We can’t wait to come back! Having a local team is highly advantageous and we wouldn’t go with anyone but Safari Surf.
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AMAZING EXPERIENCE
I had never gone surfing before attending a one-week program with SAFARI SURF in Nosara, Costa Rica. I worked with the staff to build a schedule that worked best for me. I went out with the instructors in private-lessons twice each day (90 min each session), and was able to stand up consistently and 'ride waves' by the end of the second day. The instructors, all locals of Costa Rica, all spoke English VERY well, and were incredible instructors. The program also offered a unique opportunity to meet other travelers, experience the local culture, and were beyond accommodating!
I cannot wait to return for another week of paradise!
Thank you,
DB
Mission & Vision
Safari Surf School offers authentic surf vacations, accommodations, surfing lessons and local experiences in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Safari Surf is family-owned and operated by Tim Marsh and his amazing wife Marsi.
Our location in Nosara is an extremely special place as it blends the cool vibe of a sleepy “surf town” with the wellness and focus of a world class yoga destination. It’s a pretty amazing synergy of people in and out of the water!