The Journal

Page 4 of 6.

The green landscape of The Sanctuary Estate surrounded by Nosara's hills
The Residence2 min

The Value of a Water Letter in Nosara

A water letter is one of the hardest permits to secure in Nosara, and the estate already holds one. Here is why that matters and what it lets you do.

The ResidenceWhy The Sanctuary Estate Is a Rare Nosara Investment
The Residence4 min

Why The Sanctuary Estate Is a Rare Nosara Investment

What makes this 16.3-acre Nosara estate a sound investment: a steady local market, Costa Rica's open ownership rules, and infrastructure and permitting most properties here still lack.

An illuminated pool and outdoor pavilion at The Sanctuary Estate at night
The Residence3 min

How the Smart Lighting System Runs The Sanctuary Estate

A Kasa smart lighting system runs the estate on a schedule — lighting the paths at dusk, shutting the house down at night, and starting the water rills each morning.

Canopy trees over a misty valley at The Sanctuary Estate, Nosara, Costa Rica
About Nosara3 min

Nosara's Two Seasons: What the Weather Is Like Year-Round

Nosara runs on two seasons: a dry season of clear skies and blooming trees from mid-December to mid-May, and a green rainy season with seasonal waterfalls from mid-May to mid-December.

Two surfers standing on a beach in Nosara holding surfboards, looking at the waves
Things to Do4 min

Things to Do in Nosara, Costa Rica: A Local Guide

Surfing, snorkeling, jungle hikes, zip lining, quad tours, yoga, pickleball, fishing, and catamaran trips — the main things to do around Nosara, most within minutes of the estate.

Golden sunset over a calm ocean with surfers riding gentle waves at a beach in Nosara
Guiones & the Beaches5 min

The Best Beaches Near Nosara

A practical guide to the beaches within reach of the estate — the easy waves of Guiones, the turtle arribadas at Ostional, hidden San Juanillo, and the black sand of Playa Negra.