The beach on the Nicoya Peninsula is protected by a coral reef, which makes it an ideal spot for budding surfers and/or for paddling and splashing around in the water.
The magnificent Samara Beach is located on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, on the Nicoya Peninsula, and truly is a haven of peace and tranquility.
My suggestion
Be careful of the sun! I recommend going to Samara Beach early in the morning or late in the afternoon as the sun very often shines there and the heat can be unmerciful!
Eva Martin
Seasoned Traveller
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The beach on the Nicoya Peninsula is protected by a coral reef, which makes it an ideal spot for budding surfers and/or for paddling and splashing around in the water.
My suggestion
Opt for a hotel far from the city center to make the most of the relaxing effect of this beach side stopover.
What better way to experience everyday life in a country than to share the home of someone who actually lives there? This is the ideal kind of accommodation to get in Costa Rica, especially when it comes to the fincas: eco-farms surrounded by lush vegetation. Read the guide, and we'll quickly tell you about some lovely examples!
Costa Rica is a traveller’s paradise with a spectacular range of plants and colourful birdlife, set between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. With 300 untouched beaches, hidden coves and acres of tropical rainforest, you’ll have plenty to explore.Here are my top 5 things to do when in Costa Rica. Pura Vida!
Step into Corcovado National Park and explore this surprising tropical forest, stuffed with plants and animals. Be surprised by its well conserved wildness.
Puerto Viejo shows you a different side of Costa Rica. Its atmosphere and climate are quite different to the rest of the country. This is where you live at a Caribbean pace.