Travel Reference
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from the beach. The main areas with accommodations, restaurants and beaches are Playa
Pelada to the north and Playa Guiones to the south. There are many unidentified little
roads, which makes it hard to get around if you don't know the place - look for hotel and
restaurant signs, and ask for help. For a handy map visit the website of
Nosara Travel
Activities
Miss Sky
CANOPY TOUR
( 2682-0969;
www.missskycanopytour.com
;
adult/child 5-12 US$65/45; office 7am-5pm)
Miss Sky has brought a canopy tour to Nosara, with a total length of 11,000m above a
pristine, private reserve. The zip lines don't go from platform to platform but from moun-
tainside to mountainside, and have double cables for added safety. Your top speed will be
about 45km/h. Tours leave twice daily, at 8am and 2pm. The morning tour is slightly
longer.
Reserva Biológica Nosara
HIKING
( 2682-0035;
www.lagarta.com
; admission US$6, guided nature walks US$15)
The private 35-hectare reserve behind the Lagarta Lodge has trails leading through a man-
grove wetland down to the river (five minutes) and beach (10 minutes). This is a great spot
for bird-watching, and there's a good chance you'll see some reptiles as well (look up in
the trees as there are occasionally boa constrictors here). Non-guests can visit the reserve
for self-guided hikes or guided nature walks.
Tica Massage
SPA
( 2682-0096;
www.ticamassage.com
; US$35-65; 9am-6pm)
After a hard day of surfing, treat yourself to a (totally legit) spa treatment at Tica Massage,
in the Heart of Guiones Wellness Center. Services cater especially to surfers; or opt for a
foot massage, a face massage or an invigorating 'Sea Glow' massage.
Coconut Harry's
SURFING
( 2682-0574;
www.coconutharrys.com
; board rental per day US$15-20, lessons US$45;
7am-5pm)
