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Samara Beach

Posted on February 4, 2026April 15, 2025 by Ultimate Guide

About: This is the main beach in Samara. It is an excellent beach despite being right next to town. It is large, and therefore never too crowded even though the town is relatively large. The sand is clean and fine and it is picture perfect. There are tide pools and areas with calm, small waves. There is also a river near the north end. It is in a bay, and there is a small island just on the edge of the bay called Isla Chora. There are many restaurants and shops right on the beach or just off the beach in town.

Province: Guanacaste

Starting from: Samara

Time to reach from starting location: 1 minute

Time needed for activity: 2+ hours

Kid friendly: Yes

Wheelchair accessible: Yes

What to wear and bring: Comfortable clothes, sandals or water shoes, swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent, hat, sunglasses, umbrella or shade, camera, backpack, water, snacks, pack lunch

Tips: This is a beach you can easily spend a whole day at, whether you pack food or take a break to go to a nearby restaurant.

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zx2NG9QetYgMUA7U9

Website: None

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