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.
Experiences
Turtle Tour Near Samara Beach
From $68 per person
The Best Surf Lessons in Playa Samara!
From $103 per person
Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
From $60 per person
Samara Ocean Kayak & Snorkeling at Chora Island
From $63 per person
Playa Carrillo Bay to Bay Stand Up Paddle
From $68 per person
Mangrove Kayak - near Sámara & Carrillo Beach
From $67.80 per person
Horseback Riding in Puerto Carrillo: Beach & Jungle
From $75 per person
Half-Day Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling in Samara
From $73 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
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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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Where to stay
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10/10 · 7 reviews
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10/10 · 5 reviews
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10/10 · 5 reviews
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10/10 · 5 reviews
Hotel Samara Paraiso
10/10 · 3 reviews
Hotel Casa Buenavista - Adults only
9.8/10 · 274 reviews
Lodge Las Estrellas de Samara - Ocean View
9.8/10 · 104 reviews
Good Life Lodge
9.8/10 · 20 reviews
Cabañas Lamaite
9.7/10 · 94 reviews
The Inner Light Yoga Lodge
9.7/10 · 80 reviews