I hate to burst your bubble, but here's the fact: Costa Rica is the most expensive country in Central America. By far. And Nosara is no exception. Nosara is home to a large international community of ex-pats. It's the place where city folk from San Jose come to vacation, and obviously a popular stop along the country's tourist trail. From accommodation to food to tours, Nosara is not cheap (but it's also not unreasonable - and certainly not unaffordable.) If you're not familiar with Costa Rica already, you may be shocked that almost everything is priced in USD - making things even more expensive than you might expect. That's just the way it is! If you have room in your budget to splurge a bit, you're going to love Nosara. I know I did! If you're looking for a budget destination in Central America, check out Nicaragua or Guatemala.