Is Nosara safe for solo female travelers?

Nosara is generally safe for solo female travelers. As with any travel, certain precautions should be undertaken. The local inhabitants are friendly and welcoming to tourists. Petty theft like pickpocketing and theft from vehicles, though infrequent, should still be considered. It's recommended to keep valuables in safe places and avoid unlit or remote areas at night. Serious crime is rare and the community is relatively small and close-knit, which further improves safety.

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How safe is Nosara for female travelers?

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4.3 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Bailey

Bailey

United States

Group travel

Nosara is a beautiful place with incredibly kind people. Positives: felt extremely safe, city is walkable, beaches are clean, people are kind. Negatives: food/drink is so expensive and not very good. Often restaurants were actually more expensive than what I pay here in the Upper East Side in Manhattan.

Posted: March 25, 2024
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Wendy

Wendy

France

Group travel

This was my second time to Nosara with a group of friends (men and women, including LGBTQ+). Overall, I’ve always felt quite safe when on my own during the day. At night I would recommend being with at least one other person, especially on the jungle trails or beach. Sunsets are huge here, and a very communal experience. Make sure to get to the beach for them! Lots of opportunities to learn to surf here, including some women’s only lessons and camps. You can find some cheaper food options, but don’t expect Costa Rica to be cheap. Definitely check out Naked Foods (cash only), Al Chile, Olga’s, Pura Pizza, and Coyol (for sunset dinner).

Posted: January 14, 2024Experienced: January, 2024
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Kate

Kate

United States

Family travel

Such a great place to visit!! Lots of airbnb’s and other tourists so felt very safe and welcoming. To balance there was also a lot of locals that made it feel super authentic and exotic! The beach was the best i’d ever been to. I never once felt unsafe and the weather couldn’t have been more perfect!!

Posted: December 13, 2023
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