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Are Digital Nomads taking over this paradise destination?
Some of you may know that most of our staff live in a country famous for its beaches — Costa Rica. Nothing beats a sunset on the Pacific coast beaches, or waking up in the heart of the Caribbean jungle next to crystal clear ocean waters. So, it makes perfect sense for people to move here — it’s paradise! Lately, many people have come to one destination in particular: Nosara.
Nosara is a small beach town five hours away from San José. It’s so isolated from the rest of the country that it has become a secluded paradise to many foreigners for years but now it’s the go-to place for digital nomads, thanks to a new digital nomad visa that has few requirements and many perks. They’ve come from all over the world to live and work here and, from an outside perspective, that might seem great — more people means more jobs, investment, and growth, right? Unfortunately, it’s not all good news.
We Costa Ricans know a thing or two about a paradise lost. Popular beaches such as Jacó and Tamarindo have slowly eroded from natural havens to tourist traps with skyscrapers, endless partying, and polluted shores. The fear is that is Nosara will go through the same thing.
