Both Sámara and Nosara sit on the Nicoya Peninsula in Guanacaste, separated by about 30 kilometers of winding coastal road. From the outside they look similar — small beach towns, jungle, Pacific sunsets, howler monkeys at 5am. But they attract very different travelers, and choosing the wrong one for your trip can leave you feeling...Read More

You’ve landed at Liberia Airport (LIR) — Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport — and Sámara is your destination. Good choice. The drive is about 2 hours through some of the most scenic roads in Guanacaste, and once you get there you’ll understand why people keep coming back. But getting from Liberia airport to Sámara requires...Read More

Sámara is one of those rare places that somehow stays off the radar — a small beach town on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast where the waves are calm, the sunsets are ridiculous, and nobody seems to be in a rush. Tucked inside a protected bay in Guanacaste, it draws travelers who want the real Costa...Read More

Sámara is one of Costa Rica’s most beloved beach towns — and for good reason. Nestled on a crescent-shaped bay in Guanacaste, it offers calm Pacific waters, lush jungle, and a laid-back vibe that keeps travelers coming back year after year. But what really sets Sámara apart is the sheer variety of things to do....Read More