Nosara, Costa Rica

The town of Nosara a few miles inland from the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Not far from the town you'll find numerous quiet, nearly empty beaches scattered around the coastal area; between the two, you'll find hills and forests stocked with abundant plant and animal life. These photos were taken during Nosara's very hot and dusty dry season.

Shade Tree on the Beach

Shade Tree on the Beach

This short but wide tree offers ample shade from the hot sun on this white-sand beach on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast.

Shade Tree on the Beach
Shy Red Hibiscus
Mangrove Reflections
Iguana Sunning on a Rock
Man Holding Red Crab
Palm Trees on the Beach
Dog Playing on Beach at Sunset
Palm Tree in Wind
White Cattle on the Road
Resting Green Parrot
Green Palm Leaves
Diving Brown Pelican
Red Boat in a Bay
Howler Monkeys
Armored Crocodile Trees
Great Egret on Beach at Sunset
Seaside Red Hibiscus
Silhouetted Tree at Sunset
Tall Palm Tree
View of Rio Nosara Valley
White-nosed Coati in Tree
Beached Boats
Mangrove Reflections
Kayaking Rio Nosara
Bottoms Up
Brown Pelicans
Flying Nature Air in Costa Rica
Orange Seaside Sunset
Hermit Crab
Hikers on Mangrove Bridge
Iguana on a Rock
Yellow Bamboo
Pebbled Beach
View from Lagarta Lodge