ATV tours are one of the most popular adventure activities in Costa Rica — and for good reason. There’s no faster way to get deep into the jungle, cross rivers, climb to a viewpoint, and get completely muddy in the span of a morning. If you’re based in Sámara or Guanacaste, here’s exactly what you...Read More

Costa Rica is one of the best places in the world to witness sea turtle nesting. The country hosts multiple species across both coasts, but the most accessible and dramatic experience is the olive ridley mass arrival — known as the arribada — that takes place on the Nicoya Peninsula of Guanacaste, just a short...Read More

One of the most common questions we get is: “When should I come?” The honest answer is that Sámara is worth visiting year-round — but the experience is very different depending on the season. Here’s what you actually need to know. Dry season: December through April This is peak season in Guanacaste. Days are reliably...Read More

Sámara is a small beach town on the Nicoya Peninsula of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It’s calm, it’s beautiful, it’s safe for families, and it hasn’t been ruined by over-tourism. If you’re planning a trip to Costa Rica and want a beach base that actually feels like Costa Rica — not a resort corridor — Sámara...Read More

Most packing guides for Costa Rica are too long, too generic, or written by someone who visited once. This one is written by the people who live here and send tourists out on tours every day. We’re based in Sámara, Guanacaste, and we know exactly what you’ll actually use — and what will just take...Read More

Guanacaste is home to some of the most stunning beaches in Costa Rica — and knowing which ones to visit can make all the difference in your trip. Whether you’re looking for a calm bay perfect for snorkeling, a hidden cove for a horseback ride at sunset, or a long stretch of sand for doing...Read More

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

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