About: This is an excellent bike tour in and around the Nosara area given by a local guide. Bikes and helmets are included. Basic cycling capability is required, as well as a moderate fitness level. You will ride through the town, on forest trails, and on the beach, stopping frequently for breaks and to learn…
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Samara Beaches
Options for beaches in Samara:
San Juanillo Beach
About: This beach is very unique due its shape. There is a peninsula that juts out, with a narrow piece of sandy beach that connects a larger piece of land with trees and a small hill. There is a trail that you can climb to the top of the hill and get picturesque views. You…
Samara Beach
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….
Rosada/Quarzo Beach
About: This beach is only accessible at low tide by walking north from Garza Beach or south from Guiones Beach. It is called Rosada or Quarzo Beach due to its slightly pink sand color. It has tide pools covering the water’s edge, so it is not a beach for swimming. It is great for checking…
Pitahaya Beach
About: This is a beautiful secluded beach that is not frequented by tourists due to its location and difficulty to reach. The roads both south and north of the beach are dirt roads that can have a lot of potholes. You need a 4×4 SUV to reach, especially during the rainy season. The sand is…
Pelada Beach
About: This is a smaller beach right next to Guiones Beach. It actually can be accessed from Guiones Beach if you walk over the rocks on the north side. It can also be accessed from the road. There is a slightly smaller part of the Nosara town in front of this beach. It feels a…
Ostional Beach
About: Ostional is best known for being a turtle nesting beach. When it is turtle nesting or hatching season, you can visit the beach to watch this happen. However, to help protect the turtles, visitation can only be done with a local guide on an organized tour. Therefore, it is not a beach for swimming…
Nosara Beach
About: This is a long beach, great for taking long walks. The sand is black but fine. Road access to the beach is limited, so it is not a popular beach for visitors. Province: Guanacaste Starting from: Samara Time to reach from starting location: 55 minutes Time needed for activity: 1+ hour Kid friendly: Yes…
Islita Beach
About: This is a smaller, more secluded and less frequented beach in front of a small town with few establishments around other than the upscale hotel across the road from the beach. Surprisingly, there is a nearby domestic airport, so it isn’t completely remote. There are a couple of restaurants and one minimart. Depending on…