+ Owner’s Story

We discovered Nosara while working for the United States Agency for International Development in Nicaragua. We’d traveled to dozens of countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia while serving in the foreign service. We’d lived for several years in Paraguay, India, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Russia. We’d snorkled, scuba dived, and body surfed at exquisite Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Pacific beaches. After just two visits to Nosara, we knew we’d found a place that combined the best of our previous experiences.

In 1999 we bought a small house on a large lot with an expansive view. While vacationing there a few weeks at a time over the next 15 years, we got to know the wider Nosara community of ticos and expats, which more than reassured us that our decision was a good one. In 2011 we began an extensive renovation that more than doubled our living space and expanded our view of both jungle and beach. Since retiring in 2014 we’ve lived full time in Playa Guiones. Our routine includes daily walks to the beach, frequent exercise classes, and active participation in efforts to preserve the beach and parklands, protect wildlife, and improve economic and social conditions for the local community. Virginia has served on the board of the Nosara Civic Association for three years and writes frequently about local people and events on Facebook. Earle is on the board of TortuGuiones, which works to protect endangered Olive Ridley turtles that nest on our beaches.

As we move on to meet family obligations in the U.S., we’ll continue to delight in Nosara during extended visits. We wish the new owners of the Mono Congo properties as much pleasure as we’ve enjoyed over the last 20 years. Breakfasts with our family of monkeys in the mango trees and toasts to ocean sunsets from our balcony will definitely convey with the property!