Samara Beach - Costa Rica
Costa Rica is renowned for its fauna and flora as well as for its tropical beaches. The Guanacaste is the driest and sunniest region of Costa Rica. Located in the peninsula of Nicoya, between Buenavista beach on North and Carrillo Beach on South, Playa Samara is a small village that has kept all its charm.Quiet, safe, reasonably developed, it’s easy to get around by walk or by bike. Samara beach is 4 kilometers long, which makes it ideal for taking a long walk or run.
We recommend this beach for those with children and for guests who would like to take walks, swim or learning
surf.
Maybe you prefer an
excursion to the sea, to meet dolphins and whales, paddling in the ocean, discover
sport fishing on board specially equipped boats.
From the hotel, visit the forest and the typical groves of the Guanacaste. By walking or on
horseback follow the paths inhabited by Howler Monkeys, butterflies and exotic birds to Samara and Buenavista beach.
Immersed in a tropical atmosphere through the adjacent hills, a trail will lead you to discover a magnificent panorama of Samara bay, open to the Pacific Ocean. Also you can discover a coastline from the sky aboard a
microlight to appreciate the nearby beaches with postcard-like.
Do not miss the observation of
sea turtles Come to lay on the shore of Ostional National Park.
Between two adventures you have the opportunity to enjoy our lovely pool surrounded by trees, there are beach chairs that can be set up in the sun or the shade, the perfect place for lounging, and taste our cocktails to appreciate the visit of the Howler Monkeys in the trees.
If your choice is focused on activities or relaxation, you will not see the time pass.
Activities
Boat Tour
On a half day trip you have the possibility to see dolphins, whales and turtles while you can fish. At the end of the tour you can discover the underwater world of the Pacific Ocean.
Horseback Riding
Accompanied by a French guide, and its beautiful horses, you go to discover the picturesque groves of Guanacaste, the hills cross the jungle, his rivers. With discretion you can observe the wildlife. Enjoy a gallop on the beach and enjoy the sunset.
For beginners and advanced people
Sport Fishing
This part of the globe is considered as one of the best fishing destination for jigging, popping and Big Game.
This area entertains fishing for most fish all year round including Carangue, Coryphene, Wahoo, Snook, Corine, Barracuda, bigeye Tuna and others.
The fishing season starts 15 November to 15 August, the best fishing months are January to July.
Surf
The Surf is one of the most popular sports in Costa Rica. For beginner and advanced surfer it is possible to have fun.
Playa Samara is a perfect place for beginners; the waves are small and break gently. The high tide is the best time to surf, with a longboard it is easier to have fun regardless of the waves. Playa Buenavista is for experienced surfers, waves are bigger and demanding.
In Samara Beach a teacher gives you an instruction of the surf safety, theory and a demonstration to make those first steps into the surf.
Turtles
Playa Ostional and Playa Camarona are the most important nesting beaches for turtles in
Costa Rica.
Many turtles come to the beaches, mainly at night and during the last quarter of the moon.
An unforgettable experience in Costa Rica.
Kayak
Ocean Kayak & Snorkel
Take a trip during a half-day with Kayak. Across samara bay to “Isla Chora” with cristal sand and explore the seabed.
River Kayak
Along the Boca Ora River, discover the richness of wildlife. Through the mangroves, you will marvel at what nature can offer. You can enjoy the company of blue herons, Flamingo and can be seen a few Crocodiles.
Canopy
The canopy is a unique experience, an incredible journey in the magnificent forest of Costa Rica. Suspended 30 m above the ground, you will discover spectacular scenery, through the canopy from tree to tree through 12 platforms and 10 lines of steel cable. This exciting adventure to thrill seekers and nature lovers.
ULM
Departing from runway then flying over miles of beautiful mangroves, you´ll first head to one of the most beautiful beaches in Guanacaste called Playa Barrigona. Next, you´ll head inland to the river Buena Vista on the lookout for sunbathing crocodiles along the river. The next leg of your flight takes you to the beaches of Samara and Carrillo where you may get a soaring eagles perspective of mantas, sharks, big swarms of fish and sea turtles. From Carrillo you´ll overfly the Isle Chora on the way to playa Buena Vista where you´ll experience the sensation of flying just over breaking waves and feel you´re surfing in mid-air! In the time from December to March you can often see whales playing near the shore.
National Parks
Palo Verde
With an extension of 18 058 hectares, is situated at the northwest of Tempisque River. Palo Verde has the greatest ecological diversity in Costa Rica.There you can see crocodiles.
For Bird-watching fans,Palo Verde contains the largest concentration of waddling bird in all Central America and has identified more than 270 species of bird.
From September to March several thousand of herons, egrets, grebes, ibis and ducks flock to the lagoons and surrounding areas to feed and mate. The park also has the largest nesting colony of black crowned night herons in the country. It´s located in the Bird Island, which is seen on the banks of Tempisque River.
Barra Honda
Unlike the volcanic stone found throughout northern Costa Rica, Barra Honda area of the Tempisque Basin, where a limestone foundation was found.Water has cut extensive caves through the small mountains of the park.
The protected tropical dry forest within its borders is some of the last in the world and very different from the rain and cloud forests that attract many ecological tourists to Costa Rica.
Stalactites, stalagmites and other calcareous formations of the more than 40 limestone caverns are the main Barra Honda´s National Park attractions. The caves are all in good condition because their vertical entrances are difficult to negotiate.
Size: 2 300 Hectares of protected area
Elevations: 442 meters above sea level
