Nosara Mountains: Half-Day ATV Tour & Farm Lunch

Summary

ATV ride to mountain viewpoints with local farm visit and lunch

You’ll ride an ATV through Nosara’s mountain roads with a local guide, stopping for wild views over beaches and hills before visiting a family-run farm in Naranjal. Walk among coffee plants and fruit trees, then share a homemade lunch made almost entirely from what’s grown right there. It’s honest food and honest company — something you might remember longer than you expect.

What’s the experience like?

“You can smell the oranges before you see them,” our guide Marco grinned as we bounced up the last hill outside Nosara. He was right — the air got sweet and sharp at the same time, and I swear I could taste it in my mouth. We’d started early, helmets on, dust in our teeth, winding through those mountain roads that twist above the beaches. Every so often Marco would pull over, just to let us look down at the coastline — all blue haze and green folds. I didn’t expect to feel so small up there.

When we rolled into Naranjal, Marco waved at an older woman who was hanging laundry — she waved back with both hands, laughing when I tried out my rusty Spanish. The family runs this little farm tucked between coffee plants and orange trees. We walked slow because honestly, it was hot and I kept stopping to touch things — rough bark, soft leaves, a lime that smelled like pure summer. Their son showed us how they grow vegetables right next to the fruit trees; he picked a tomato straight off the vine for me to try. It was still warm from the sun.

Lunch happened under a tin roof with chickens pecking around our feet. Everything on my plate had come from somewhere within sight — eggs, greens, rice that tasted faintly smoky. There was coffee too (of course), poured strong and black into mismatched mugs. We talked about how long their family had been here; Marco translated when I got lost in the words. I still think about that view from their porch — mountains rolling away forever, clouds snagged on the peaks. The ride back felt quieter somehow.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Farm visit and mountain views

• Arrive at Naranjal farm
• Meet the local family
• Hike to see coffee and fruit plants
• Enjoy farm-to-table lunch
• Stop at viewpoints over mountains and beaches

Top questions

How long does the Nosara mountain tour take?

This is a half-day tour starting in Nosara and returning after lunch.

Is lunch included on this ATV tour?

Yes, a farm-to-table lunch is included using food grown on-site at the Naranjal farm.

What should I wear for the ATV tour in Nosara?

Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dusty; helmets are provided.

Is this tour suitable for people with health issues?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.

Do I need previous ATV experience?

No previous experience is required; your guide will explain everything before you start.

Are drinks included during lunch?

Coffee is served with lunch at the farm; other drinks may vary.

What’s included

Your day includes an ATV ride with helmet provided, stops at several scenic viewpoints above Nosara’s beaches and mountains, a guided walk through a working family farm in Naranjal to see coffee plants and fruit trees up close, plus a homemade farm-to-table lunch prepared almost entirely from ingredients grown right there before heading back in the afternoon.