The tropical Costa Rican beach of Playa Samara is perched beside a horseshoe-shaped bay in the small Central American town of Samara. Situated at the foot of a steep hill on the South Pacific coast of the Nicoya Peninsula, Samara has become a national jewel for hosting the lush wonderland at Playa Samara. The main road, cruising through town as a main artery, leads directly to Playa Samara (or Samara Beach) of the safest and most attractive beaches in Costa Rica.
A four hour drive from the capital city of San Jose (245 miles), Playa Samara proudly boasts some of the most exhilarating watersports in the country like a thrill-seeking badge of honor. Beach guests relish in the opportunities for fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, and electrifying canopy tours. Paragliding and oceanfront horseback rides have also become popular Playa Samara activities.
Accentuated by visions of calm quiet waters, a breathtaking coral reef, and rocky cliffs, the five mile strip along Playa Samara is a major tourist haunt; characterized by affordable cabinas and action-packed nightclubs-locally dubbed discos. Tropical plant and exotic animals accent the beach's scenery. The paved road adjacent to the beach is dotted with a selection of accommodations attractive to families and short holiday-seeking travelers.
The beach boasts the perfect location for a short day trip The remote Isla Chora, Playa Samara's own wooded island, is located a short boat ride away from Playa Samara, a idyllic area with a supermarket, gift shops, bars, nightclubs, and national parks & reserves.
