HARMONY HOTEL Adventure Book

INDEX

NEARBY BEACHES   Playa Guiones   Playa Garza   Playa Barrigona   Playa Pelada   Playa Nosara   Playa Ostional   Playa San Juanillo  Marbella NATURE RESERVES & WILDLIFE REFUGES        

Ostional Wildlife Refuge Nosara Biological Reserve Refuge for Wildlife & SIBU Sanctuary

ACTIVITIES IN NOSARA                

Surf Lessons & Board Rentals Zip Line Canopy Tour Horseback Riding ATV Adventure Diving & Snorkeling Sport Fishing Climb Nosara Nosara Mountain Bike

KAYAK TOURS   Boca Nosara Wildlife Tour   Boca Nosara Moonlight Tour   Rio Nosara Downriver Float STAND UP PADDLE ADVENTURES   Stand Up Paddle Lesson   & Ocean Tour   Rio Montaña SUP Voyage NATURE ADVENTURES   Early Morning Birding Tour   Waterfall Hike   Nosara River Boat Tour LEARNING TOURS   Harmony’s Green Living Tour   Hojancha Coffee Tour

Our front desk staff can help you plan your adventure, and provide any additional information and updated pricing details.

Playa Guiones Our white sand beach has the most consistent surf break in the Nosara area.

Playa Garza A broad, tree-lined white sand beach with a small fishing village.

Playa Barrigona A white sand beach found a little off the beaten path.

Playa Pelada A white sand beach with rocky outcrops on a sheltered bay. A blowhole in the rocks forms a natural shower during the incoming tide.

Playa Nosara A remote black sand beach backed by mangroves.

Playa Ostional Part of the National Refuge where hundreds of thousands of sea turtles lay their eggs every year.

Playa San Juanillo White and black sand beaches, perfect for swimming and snorkeling.

Marbella A wide beach with clear water, considered one of the area’s best surfing beaches.

NATURE RESERVES & WILDLIFE REFUGES   Ostional Wildlife Refuge   Nosara Biological Reserve   Refuge for Wildlife &   SIBU Sanctuary

Ostional Wildlife Refuge Every year, tens of thousands of sea turtles come to shore here during mass nesting periods called arribadas. Ostional is one of the most important turtle nesting sites in the world, home to some of the largest arribadas on the planet. Tour includes round trip transportation, refreshments, park entrance fees and an ICT certified local guide. It is weather dependent, and usually best experienced after dark. The height of the nesting season is September–November.

Nosara Biological Reserve This large private nature reserve along the Nosara River is home to over 270 species of birds and an abundance of animals like monkeys, armadillos, anteaters, and a range of reptiles. The reserve’s Lagarta Lodge Bar and Restaurant has a spectacular view of the forest and Pacific Ocean, and is an ideal place to watch the sunset. Guided tours through the reserve can be held in Spanish, English and German. Self-guided hikes are also available.

Refuge for Wildlife & SIBU Sanctuary Injured and orphaned animals, especially howler monkeys, are given medical care and shelter at these centers before being released back to the jungle. Visits typically last 2-3 hours.

ACTIVITIES IN NOSARA   Surf Lessons & Board Rentals   Zip Line Canopy Tour   Horseback Riding   ATV Adventure   Diving & Snorkeling   Sport Fishing   Climb Nosara   Nosara Mountain Bike

Surf Lessons & Board Rentals Surf lessons are available for all levels of experience, and our front desk staff can arrange short or long-term surfboard or boogie board rentals. Boards can be stored at our guarded rack next to the back gate of the Harmony, and ecofriendly Firewire surfboards are available for guests.

Zip Line Canopy Tour Traverse mountain ridges and valleys with breathtaking vistas of rivers, waterfalls and the Pacific Ocean on the longest, most exhilarating canopy tour in the world. Tours usually start at 8.00 am or 1.30 pm and last 2–3 hours. Suitable for children 5 years and older. Credit cards not accepted.

Horseback Riding Enjoy a quiet evening horseback ride on the beach or a scenic trek to a waterfall. The small Costa Rican horses are well trained and well cared for by local ranchers. Tours last 2 hours and are suitable for any experience level.

ATV Adventure Rent a quad to explore the surrounding area’s scenic rivers and country roads. Guided tours are highly recommended. Please use main roads and dirt paths–it is illegal to take ATVs on the beach.

Diving and Snorkeling Discover underwater wrecks and swim with sea life during a diving trip off the coast of San Juanillo, Garza, Carrillo, or Ostional. If you want to stay closer to the surface, the best clear water conditions for snorkeling can be found at Playa Rosada and San Juanillo.

Sport Fishing Inshore or offshore fishing trips can be arranged on well-equipped fishing boats. Common catches include yellow and black-fin tuna, red snapper, grouper, striped and black marlin, and mahi mahi. Trips can last from 2 hours to an entire day.

Climb Nosara Practice your rock climbing skills on a newly constructed freestanding tower with at least 36 roped routes and other bouldering options. 

Nosara Mountain Bike Discover hidden spots on a guided mountain bike tour, or just rent bikes if you want to take a more relaxing solo ride. The hotel also has beach cruisers available for guests. Tour includes round trip transportation, refreshments, and all safety gear.

KAYAK TOURS Tours include round trip transportation and refreshments. Kid friendly tandem kayaks are available. Each outing lasts 3–4 hours and is documented with professional photographs.

Boca Nosara Wildlife Tour Kayak quietly alongside birds and river wildlife on the Rio Nosara, and navigate through the exquisite mangroves and exotic sounds of the Rio Montaña.

Boca Nosara Moonlight Tour Discover a thriving nocturnal world on the Rio Nosara under the cool light of the full moon. Moonlight tours are only offered one day before, after, and on the full moon.

Rio Nosara Downriver Float Experience all the wildlife of the Boca Nosara Wildlife Tour…with a little more adventure. Launch further upstream on the Rio Nosara and wind down to the Boca. Available May–November You may get a little wet and dirty!

STAND UP PADDLE ADVENTURES Tours include round trip transportation and refreshments. Each outing lasts 3–4 hours and is documented with professional photographs.

Stand Up Paddle Lesson & Ocean Tour Explore offshore reefs and vibrant marine life as you learn to stand up paddle in the ocean waters. Guided trips are offered to a variety of nearby breaks. This tour is tailored to the group’s skill level, and is dependent on ocean conditions.

Rio Montaña SUP Voyage Paddle the serene waters of the Rio Montaña and Rio Nosara, weaving your way through mangrove tunnels and birdsong to a hidden trail that leads out to Playa Nosara.

NATURE ADVENTURES   Early Morning Birding Tour   Waterfall Hike   Nosara Riverboat Tour

Early Morning Birding Tour Spot some of the 270 species of birds documented in the Nosara Biological Reserve on an early morning hike with one of the preeminent birders in Costa Rica. Tours include round trip transportation and refreshments. Each outing lasts 3–4 hours and is documented with professional photographs.

Waterfall Hike Hike through the tropical dry forest, traverse a cattle farm, and cross a modest creek before discovering a series of beautiful swimming holes and small waterfalls. Wear all-terrain shoes, a hat, and a bathing suit! Tours include round trip transportation and refreshments. Each outing lasts 3–4 hours and is documented with professional photographs.

Nosara River Boat Tour Glide down Rio Nosara and Rio Montaña on a soundless electric powered boat and discover a unique world of mangroves and thriving wildlife. Tours usually begin at 6.30 am or 2.00 pm but are high tide dependent. Tours with children are recommended during the afternoon.

LEARNING TOURS   Harmony’s Green Living Tour   Hojancha Coffee Tour

Harmony’s Green Living Tour Go behind the scenes of the Harmony to explore our sustainable technologies and processes, including solar water heating, composting, water filtration, and wastewater treatment for irrigation.

Hojancha Coffee Tour Walk around coffee fields and see the production of Guanacaste’s best organic coffee just two hours away from Harmony. This tour is offered by the Planta Beneficiadora Matambu in Hojancha to encourage economic and environmental development in the community. Please sign up at the Front Desk one day in advance.

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