what to do in nosara

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🌿 Waterfalls & Nature

Visit waterfalls by guided ATV tour — some are easy, others more rugged.

🏍️ Adventure Tours

ATVs, ziplining, and horseback riding — great if you want something active.

🌊 Ocean & Surf

Surf lessons, fishing, and boat tours.

🚗 Getting Around

ATV and golf cart rentals, car rentals, small planes, and shuttles — one of the most important decisions for your trip.

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A Small Stop Along the Way

If you’re heading to the Pilas Blancas waterfall, Finca Kiwi is our small family-run spot for fresh food and drinks.

We host groups by reservation.

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Good food. Good people. Good vibes. 🌿 That’s what Finca Kiwi is all about. Thanks to everyone who keeps making this place feel like home.
Good food. Good people. Good vibes. 🌿 That’s what Finca Kiwi is all about. Thanks to everyone who keeps making this place feel like home.
Costa Rica has the most beautiful weeds 😍 #nosara #costarica #slowtravel
Costa Rica has the most beautiful weeds 😍 #nosara #costarica #slowtravel
Scenes from last week at Finca Kiwi — great people, fresh flavors, pura vida. Thanks @machoatvrentals for visiting! 🌿🥥 #slowfood #nosara #costarica
Scenes from last week at Finca Kiwi — great people, fresh flavors, pura vida. Thanks @machoatvrentals for visiting! 🌿🥥 #slowfood #nosara #costarica
The kind of view that makes you forget the to-do list for a minute. 🌈 #fincakiwi #slowfood #slowtravel #nosara
The kind of view that makes you forget the to-do list for a minute. 🌈 #fincakiwi #slowfood #slowtravel #nosara
After a beautiful break, we’re back to welcoming small groups for home-cooked lunches under the trees 🌿🍽️. Each plate is made with love and local ingredients. #slowfood #fincakiwi #nosara
After a beautiful break, we’re back to welcoming small groups for home-cooked lunches under the trees 🌿🍽️. Each plate is made with love and local ingredients. #slowfood #fincakiwi #nosara
We’ve been adding little touches all around the property—like these new plant signs to help you get to know what’s growing out here. And a big thank you to the awesome group that came out for a traditional Costa Rican lunch this we
We’ve been adding little touches all around the property—like these new plant signs to help you get to know what’s growing out here. And a big thank you to the awesome group that came out for a traditional Costa Rican lunch this week—we love hosting these special moments! 🌸 Lunches are by reservation only, so send us a message if you’d like to plan a visit with your group. #nosara #slowtravel #slowfood #costarica #fincakiwi
🌽☕ Lunch on the farm, Finca Kiwi style 🌿 Two groups visited this week to enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch, explore the cornfield, and relax with café chorreado prepared by Yeudy’s mom. The star of the plate? Green papaya picadil
🌽☕ Lunch on the farm, Finca Kiwi style 🌿 Two groups visited this week to enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch, explore the cornfield, and relax with café chorreado prepared by Yeudy’s mom. The star of the plate? Green papaya picadillo made with papayas harvested right here on the finca 🍽️💚 Between the ATVs pulling in, a new baby cow, and the smell of fresh coffee in the air — it was a beautiful day to share a meal and a moment. Thanks to everyone who came by! #nosara #fincakiwi #offthebeatenpath #costarica #slowfood #slowtravel
A couple shots from last week’s traditional Costa Rican lunch 🌿 Thanks to this lovely group for coming to our finca! The corn makes a nice photo backdrop too 😄🌽 Message us to reserve lunch for your group! 🍽 #nosara #fincakiwi #offthebea
A couple shots from last week’s traditional Costa Rican lunch 🌿 Thanks to this lovely group for coming to our finca! The corn makes a nice photo backdrop too 😄🌽 Message us to reserve lunch for your group! 🍽 #nosara #fincakiwi #offthebeatenpath #costarica #slowtravel
Farm to table 😋 🥭 #nosara #offthebeatenpath #costarica #slowfood #slowtravel
Farm to table 😋 🥭 #nosara #offthebeatenpath #costarica #slowfood #slowtravel
🍹 What’s in the juice? It’s hibiscus tea, pineapple juice, and if you’re feeling it, a shot of Cacique. 🌺🍍✨ Simple, cold, and refreshing. We call it Jungle Juice. #nosara #fincakiwi #slowfood #costaricatravel #offthebeatenpath
🍹 What’s in the juice? It’s hibiscus tea, pineapple juice, and if you’re feeling it, a shot of Cacique. 🌺🍍✨ Simple, cold, and refreshing. We call it Jungle Juice. #nosara #fincakiwi #slowfood #costaricatravel #offthebeatenpath
Good food. Good people. Good vibes. 🌿 That’s what Finca Kiwi is all about. Thanks to everyone who keeps making this place feel like home. Costa Rica has the most beautiful weeds 😍 #nosara #costarica #slowtravel Scenes from last week at Finca Kiwi — great people, fresh flavors, pura vida. Thanks @machoatvrentals for visiting! 🌿🥥 #slowfood #nosara #costarica The kind of view that makes you forget the to-do list for a minute. 🌈 #fincakiwi #slowfood #slowtravel #nosara After a beautiful break, we’re back to welcoming small groups for home-cooked lunches under the trees 🌿🍽️. Each plate is made with love and local ingredients. #slowfood #fincakiwi #nosara We’ve been adding little touches all around the property—like these new plant signs to help you get to know what’s growing out here. And a big thank you to the awesome group that came out for a traditional Costa Rican lunch this we 🌽☕ Lunch on the farm, Finca Kiwi style 🌿 Two groups visited this week to enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch, explore the cornfield, and relax with café chorreado prepared by Yeudy’s mom. The star of the plate? Green papaya picadil A couple shots from last week’s traditional Costa Rican lunch 🌿 Thanks to this lovely group for coming to our finca! The corn makes a nice photo backdrop too 😄🌽 Message us to reserve lunch for your group! 🍽 #nosara #fincakiwi #offthebea Farm to table 😋 🥭 #nosara #offthebeatenpath #costarica #slowfood #slowtravel 🍹 What’s in the juice? It’s hibiscus tea, pineapple juice, and if you’re feeling it, a shot of Cacique. 🌺🍍✨ Simple, cold, and refreshing. We call it Jungle Juice. #nosara #fincakiwi #slowfood #costaricatravel #offthebeatenpath