Samara
Costa Rica · Guanacaste
Laid-back Guanacaste beach town on a palm-lined horseshoe bay. An offshore reef keeps the water calm and swimmable — one of the safest beaches in the country — and the gentle beach break is ideal for first surf lessons. Kayak out to Isla Chora, ride horses down the sand, or day-trip to quieter Playa Carrillo next door. Deep in the Nicoya Blue Zone.
Guides for Samara
Experiences
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
From $60 per person
Playa Carrillo Bay to Bay Stand Up Paddle
From $68 per person
Horseback Riding in Puerto Carrillo: Beach & Jungle
From $75 per person
Guided Cooking Class with a Local in Samara
From $64 per person
Coffee Plantation Visit and Tasting Activity in Costa Rica
From $85 per person
3 Hour Samara ATV Expedition Tour
From $99 per person
Samara Group Surf Lesson
From $66 per person
Samara Semi-Private Surf Lesson
From $84 per person
Palo Verde National Park Boat Safari from Samara
From $156 per person
Samara Private Stand Up Paddle Lesson
From $72 per person
Samara Stand Up Paddle Tour to Isla Chora
From $60 per person
Samara Horseback Riding: Mountain & Ocean Views
From $66 per person
Ostional Turtle Arribada Tour from Samara
From $88.80 per person
Samara Sunset Cruise & Snorkeling
From $72 per person
Samara Dolphin Watching Boat Tour
From $60 per person
Corozalito Turtle Nesting Night Tour from Samara
From $66 per person
Ora River Mangrove Kayak Tour near Samara
From $66 per person
Samara Kayak & Snorkeling Tour to Isla Chora
From $66 per person
Samara Ocean Mix Tour: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling
From $60 per person
Samara Inshore Fishing Charter (up to 4 people)
From $432 per group (up to 1)
See all 20 tours and activities in Samara →
Gallery
Weather by month in Samara
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34.3°C | 21.2°C | 7 mm |
| Feb | 35.2°C | 21.9°C | 4 mm |
| Mar | 36.4°C | 22.1°C | 5 mm |
| Apr | 36.3°C | 23.6°C | 38 mm |
| May | 35.9°C | 24.4°C | 220 mm |
| Jun | 33.3°C | 23.9°C | 227 mm |
| Jul | 33.2°C | 23.6°C | 182 mm |
| Aug | 33.5°C | 24.4°C | 227 mm |
| Sep | 33.2°C | 24.1°C | 303 mm |
| Oct | 31.9°C | 23°C | 337 mm |
| Nov | 32.2°C | 20.7°C | 151 mm |
| Dec | 33.8°C | 20.8°C | 24 mm |
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain per month (mm). Source: NASA POWER.
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC-6 · Same time as Costa Rica
- Region
- Guanacaste
- Main language
- Spanish
- On the map
- 9.88° N, 85.53° W
Near Samara
- Nosara · 16 km away
- Santa Teresa · 48 km away
- Montezuma · 55 km away
- Tamarindo · 58 km away
- Tambor · 58 km away
- Playa Flamingo · 67 km away
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