The pandemic brought a new kind of tourist to Costa Rica, an already important destination for tourists worldwide, but there’s a problem. The country wasn’t ready. In addition, the sheer amount of foreigners that have moved to the country in the past five years has driven up housing prices, and most of this spike happens in the coastal regions.
This is a faraway reality for locals living in the capital, San José. They hear of the many foreigners, many Americans, who come to the shores to retire, but few can gauge the impact. Though many Costa Ricans aren’t aware of this migration, they’re well accustomed to what happens when tourism goes wrong.
Coastal cities such as Jacó are now riddled with crime and rampant drug use. So, will Nosara go through the same evolution? This article covers how one of Costa Rica’s best destinations could lose its identity soon and how a small group of locals is trying to stop that.
The Magic of Nosara
Costa Rica is famous for its beaches, but one, in particular, has managed to shine above them all. Nosara is a small region five hours away from the capital, surrounded by nature.
