We stayed at Makaira Mazara the week after Easter this last April. We flew into Liberia and then took a puddle jumper right into Nosara. After a quick taxi ride, we arrived at Makaira , walked through the gate, up the driveway and into the most serene setting surrounded by beautiful flowers, trees, monkeys, walkway, rancho, fire pit, pool, and inviting rocking chairs.

The house has all the amenities you need to make you feel as though you are in your own home. Each morning we would make coffee and either sit on the rocking chairs, by the pool, or take a walk on the beach. Days were spent reading by the pool , in the shade under the Rancho, or in the hammock. Sometimes we just jumped in the golf cart and drove around Nosara.

The property manager made sure to tell us how to get local Empanadas and Chicharron (fried pork rinds) and local fruits to snack on for lunch. Nights started with a cocktail followed by a walk down to see sunset, and dinner out, or a home made meal using the vegetables we bought from the vegetable truck that cruises through the neighborhood.

The location of Makaira Mazara is perfect! If you make a right out of the driveway, with minutes you can be at the beach. If you go out of the driveway and up the hill, you can soon be at the Bodhi Tree Spa. We treated ourselves to a reiki massage which I highly recommend. A simple left out of the driveway brings you past the Salty Dog Cafe (a great spot for breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon cocktail) and into town with charming little shops and markets.

Getting around was easy for us because we rented a golf cart. We drove the cart to Playa Garza to go fishing. We caught Tuna and Mahi Mahi, and brought it to a local restaurant where they grilled the Tuna, and made a Tuna/Mahi Carpaccio. It must be said that I am not a huge fan of eating fish, however, I ate both the Tuna and the Mahi and could not get enough! So so fresh and absolutely delicious! I can't wait to go back for more!!

I will definitely be going back to Makaira Mazara~truly Pura Vida!