# Nosara District, Nicoya Canton, Guanacaste Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nicoya/nosara/ District · Nicoya Canton # Nosara Nosara is a district of Costa Rica in Nicoya Canton, Guanacaste Province. It had an estimated **7,044 people** in 2021 on 134 km² (about 53 per km²). 44 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 222 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 7,044people (2021) - 134km² - 222mapped services - 143 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Nosara? Nosara had an estimated **7,044 people** in 2021 — 12.3% of Nicoya Canton, 243rd of 472 districts. There are 966 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Nicoya Canton figure of 966). Spread over 134 km², that is about **53 people per km²**, 329th of 472 districts. 20.6% of people are children under 15 and 11.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 35 years (it is 35 across Nicoya Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 48 children and older people. 0–4 ****476** 5–9 ****492** 10–14 ****482** 15–19 ****480** 20–24 ****512** 25–29 ****580** 30–34 ****553** 35–39 ****532** 40–44 ****497** 45–49 ****439** 50–54 ****410** 55–59 ****404** 60–64 ****359** 65–69 ****294** 70–74 ****226** 75+ ****308** Source: [Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-cri). ## Where is Nosara? Nosara lies in [Nicoya Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nicoya/), [Guanacaste Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 4 other districts: [Belén de Nosarita](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nicoya/belen-de-nosarita/), [Cuajiniquil](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/santa-cruz/cuajiniquil/), [Nicoya](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nicoya/nicoya/) and [Sámara](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nicoya/samara/). By area it is the 123rd largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 10.0% of [Nicoya Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/guanacaste/nicoya/). The centre of Nosara is about 169 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9783° N, 85.6278° W. Source: [Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-cri). ## Things to see in and around Nosara OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Nosara: 3 attractions; 1 viewpoint; 1 nature reserve; 1 gallery. - Refugio de Vida Silvestre Ostional · nature reserve - Nature Reserve Entrance · viewpoint - Kayak Tours · attraction - Letras Nosara · attraction - Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary · attraction - Nosara Art Gallery · gallery ### Nearby, outside Nosara - Playa Agujas · beach, Cuajiniquil12 km - Belén Waterfall · viewpoint, Belén de Nosarita13 km - Playa Agujas Norte · beach, Cuajiniquil13 km - Beach Izquierda · beach, Sámara15 km - Playa Cuajiniquil · beach, Cuajiniquil15 km - Playa Azul · beach, Cuajiniquil17 km - Riddle Falls · waterfall, Sámara18 km - Mirador de Pithaya · viewpoint, Cuajiniquil19 km - Playa Cementerio · beach, Cuajiniquil19 km Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Nosara - Time zoneUTC−6, no daylight saving · America/Costa_Rica - CurrencyColon (CRC) - Country calling code+506 - LanguagesSpanish, English - Plug typesType A, B · 120 V - Driving sideRight - Postcode format5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - Nosara Airport (NOB) · Nicoya2.8 km - Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) · Liberia69 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:21) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:51, sunset around 17:23). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Villages and localities in Nosara Open gazetteers list **44 villages, towns and localities** in Nosara. Settlements here lie between about 12 m and 391 m above sea level (median 143 m). - Arenales - Bijagua - Bocas de Nosara - Cabeceras de Garza - Delicias - Esperanza Sur - Flores - Garza - Guiones Sur - Hollywood - La Esperanza - Las Delicias - Ligia - Los Ángeles - Nosara - Paraíso de Las Delicias - Portal de Garza - Proyecto Americano - Río Montaña - Río Seco - San Carlos - San Juan - San Pedro - San Ramón - Santa Marta - Santa Teresa - Santa Teresita - Sección A - Sección B - Sección C - Sección D - Sección E - Sección EE - Sección F - Sección G - Sección H - Sección I - Sección J - Sección K - Sección L - Sección M - Sección N - Sección R - Ángeles de Garza Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Nosara Named natural and historic features inside Nosara, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 18 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Agua Fresca - Quebrada Cacao - Quebrada Coreo - Quebrada Esperanza - Quebrada Flores - Quebrada Higuerón - Quebrada Jicaro - Quebrada La Pita - Quebrada Mala Noche - Quebrada Mora - Quebrada Pita Rayada - Quebrada Sonzapote - Quebrada Tigra - Quebrada Trocha de Vaca - Río Montaña - Río Nosara - Río Rempujo - Río Seco ### Coast and islands 5 beaches; 2 headlands; 1 lagoon. - Laguna División - Playa Bote - Playa Garza - Playa Guiones - Playa Nosara - Playa Pelada - Punta Nosara - Punta Pelada ### Hills and mountains 9 hills; 2 mountains. - Cerro Mora · 462 m - Cerro Ceiba · 408 m - Cerro Bijagua · 299 m - Cerro Coyoles · 289 m - Cerro Flores · 270 m - Cerro Nancital · 216 m - Cerro Nancital · 153 m - Loma Rempujo · 153 m - Cerro Torito · 72 m - Cerro Capulín · 71 m - Cerro Lagarta · 61 m ### Getting around 1 airport. - Nosara Airport Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Nosara and the best time to visit Using the climate of Nicoya Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Nov (26 °C). About 1,726 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (337 mm) and the driest Feb (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to January**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 28 7 Feb 28 4 Mar 29 5 Apr 29 38 May 28 220 Jun 27 227 Jul 27 182 Aug 27 227 Sep 27 303 Oct 26 337 Nov 26 151 Dec 27 24 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nosara Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Lifeguard Costa Rica Nosara · Nosara 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.94561&mlon=-85.66723#map=17/9.94561/-85.66723) Bank Banco de Costa Rica · Nosara 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96343&mlon=-85.66412#map=17/9.96343/-85.66412) ATM Davi Vienda · Sámara 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.88295&mlon=-85.52855#map=17/9.88295/-85.52855) Petrol pump Servicentro Nosara · Nosara 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.96344&mlon=-85.66441#map=17/9.96344/-85.66441) Hotel Estancia Santa Teresita · Nosara 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.98308&mlon=-85.63007#map=17/9.98308/-85.63007) Mall Floristeria Ily · Nosara 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97533&mlon=-85.65442#map=17/9.97533/-85.65442) School Escuela Santa Teresita · Nosara 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.98063&mlon=-85.63380#map=17/9.98063/-85.63380) College Colegio Técnico Profesional Bocas de Nosara · Nosara 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.98003&mlon=-85.63430#map=17/9.98003/-85.63430) Police station Policía Turística de Nosara · Nosara 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=9.97929&mlon=-85.64869#map=17/9.97929/-85.64869) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Nosara Places mapped inside Nosara in open map data, by type. - Hospitals1 - Banks2 - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels116 - Shopping malls3 - Schools12 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants77 - Police stations4 - Dental clinics4 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other districts in Nicoya Canton - Belén de Nosarita - Mansión - Nicoya - Quebrada Honda - San Antonio - Sámara ## Quick answers - Where is Nosara?In Nicoya Canton, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Nosara?7,044 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Nosara?About 35 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Nosara?About 53 people per km² - What borders Nosara?Belén de Nosarita, Cuajiniquil, Nicoya and Sámara - What is there to see in Nosara?Kayak Tours, Letras Nosara, Nature Reserve Entrance, Nosara Art Gallery - What time zone is Nosara in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Nosara?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Nosara?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Nosara?44 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Nosara?Settlements lie between 12 m and 391 m - What is the highest point in Nosara?Cerro Mora (462 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Nosara?December to January - Where is the nearest hospital to Nosara?Lifeguard Costa Rica Nosara, about 5.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Nosara?Banco de Costa Rica, about 4.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Nosara?Davi Vienda, about 15 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nosara?Servicentro Nosara, about 4.3 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Nosara?1 mapped - How many banks are in Nosara?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Nosara?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Nosara?CR50206 (OCHA common operational dataset)