Most people who come to Sámara have never heard of a gyrocopter. By the time they leave, it’s the thing they talk about most. A gyrocopter tour over the Costa Rican coastline is one of those experiences that sounds unusual on paper and turns out to be genuinely unforgettable in practice. Here’s what it is,...Read More

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