Samara Costa Rica is located about an hour south of Nosara and offers a beautiful nearly-perfect beach and a good reef for snorkeling. The crescent-shaped strip of sand is one of the most beloved beaches in Costa Rica. The reef protects the beach from strong waves and makes it safe for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking. The waters are shallow and crystal clear.

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Samara has undergone a facelift in recent years. Many of the expat residents and a number of the more cosmopolitan Ticos are investing time and money into the store- and restaurant- fronts in Samara. Samara has a nice relaxed atmosphere but is offering increasingly more sophisticated services making it a great travel destination.

On the south side Samara, travelers will find the best location on the beach. The surf can pick up before high tide, but this beach has the safest swimming in the area. There's a coral reef in the center of the bay and local outfitters offer snorkeling and diving to this site and other nearby dive sites.

Families can get surf lessons at a local school at the northern end of Samara. Kids can learn for reasonable prices and rent boards. There's also kayak rentals and tours offered through the C&C Surf School & Adventure Center.

Playa Samara is reasonably developed and offers travel and tourist services and accommodations, including a bank and Internet.

Samara Costa Rica travel activities are as follows:

  • Canopy tours with Wignuts.
  • Kayaking trips with Tio Tigre.
  • Snorkeling & diving with Pura Vida Dive.
  • Renting a bike in town at Ciclo Samara.
  • Horseback riding with Carrillo Tours.
  • Flying an ultralight plane with Flying Crocodile.
  • Learning Spanish with Centro de Idiomas Intercultura.
  • Sea life viewing with Tio Tigre.

Samara & Carrillo Costa Rica Hotels

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A list of Samara Costa Rica (including nearby Carrillo Beach) hotels:

  • 1. Samara Costa Rica — Flying Crocodile Lodge offers rooms, apartments and bungalows. Some units have air conditioning while other have a fan. There's a pool and flying center for ultra light planes at Flying Crocodile Lodge. The beach is about a 5-minute walk. Rooms with fans start at US$64/double. Apartments with a/c at US$115/double. Bungalows with kitchen, a/c and sleeps up to four people at US$160.
  • 2. Samara Costa Rica — Entre Dos Aguas offers standard and large rooms. The large room can accommodate up to four people. Each room has a private bath, hot water shower, ceiling fan and breakfast is included in the rate. There's a pool for guest use and it's a few minutes to the beach. Rates start at US$55/double.
  • 3. Samara Costa Rica — Casa de la Playa is a vacation rental with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. There's a pool, terrace, BBQ area, fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, cable t.v. and washing machine. The beach is a short walk. There are beach and ocean views from the house. Rental at US$1,500/per week.
  • 4. Samara Costa Rica — Casa de Verano is a home rental located close to the beach and town services. This home has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. There's a balcony, pool, parking, air conditioning, fans, cable t.v., and fully equipped kitchen. Rates start at US$150/per night or US$875/week.
  • 5. Samara Costa Rica — Hotel Belvedere is a charming hotel at close proximity to the beach. Rent a room or an apartment. These contain private bath, hot water, ceiling fan, and fridge. Some rooms have air conditioning and t.v. There's a pool on the property and the views are lovely. Rates start at US$55/double.
  • 6. Samara Costa Rica — Leyenda Hotel is located in Carrillo and is 2-km from the beach. The hotel offers a variety of different rooms including villas. There's a restaurant, pool and Jacuzzi. Rates start at US$125/double and includes breakfast.
  • 7. Samara Costa Rica — Hotel Lodge Las Ranas has 10 rooms, restaurant and pool. There are standard rooms and rooms with kitchenettes. Each room has a queen-sized bed, air conditioning, wireless Internet access, safety deposit box, fridge and terrace. The high season rates start at US$95/double. Breakfast is included in the rate.
  • 8. Samara Costa Rica — Hotel Giada is in Samara and is located at the main entrance of the village. the hotel is close to restaurants, shops and the beach. Hotel Giada has 24 rooms with air conditioning, t.v., private bath and balcony. There's a restaurant, bar service and pool. Rates start at US$90/double.
  • 9. Samara Costa Rica — Samara Pacific Lodge has rooms that accommodate up to four people. The rooms have private bath and hot water and a safety deposit box. They also have air conditioning. There are two pools, restaurant, snack bar, laundry service, and private parking. Rates start at US$85/double. Rates include breakfast.
  • 10. Samara Costa Rica — La Terrazza B & B is a 2 bedroom bed and breakfast. Each room has a private bath, air conditioning, ceiling fan and views of the garden. Guests can organize a massage, get DVD rentals, laundry services and organize transportation. Rates start at US$90/double. Rates include breakfast.
  • 11. Samara Costa Rica — Casa JR is located only a few meters from the beach and is walking distance from town services. This vacation rental is a condo with 3 bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning and a pool. Rates start at US$150/night.
  • 12. Samara Costa Rica — Tico Adventure Lodge is located about 100 yards from the beach and is a short walk to restaurants and services in Samara. There's a wide variety of accommodations at his lodge, including a pool-side house, apartment and standard rooms to choose from. Room amenities include air conditioning, private hot water bath, ceiling fans, and communal fridge for rooms without one. The high season rates start at US$55/double.
  • 13. Samara Costa Rica — Samara Rentals is a property management company that has a few rentals in the Samara area. There are a number of houses and apartments to choose from. Rates for some units are very reasonable - e.g. US$70/per night or US$375/week.
  • 14. Samara Costa Rica — Villas Boheme Chic has a collection of new houses and rooms for rent on one property. The houses are equipped with kitchen, bathroom, queen beds, fans, t.v. and terrace. There's also a room for rent with one double bed, bath and garden. House rental starts at US$80/double per night. Room rental starts at US$40/double per night.
  • 15. Samara Costa Rica — Cabinas Sol y Mar is a 6-room pension-style hotel with a bar and restaurant. It's located about a 5-minute walk from the beach and 10-minutes to town. Rooms have private bath with hot water, air conditioning and t.v. Rates start at US$40/double.
  • 16. Samara Costa Rica — La Mansion B & B is a 4-room bed and breakfast located near town services such as Internet cafe, restaurants and stores. This B & B allows guests kitchen privileges. The rooms have air conditioning, full private hot water baths and a living room with cable t.v. The beach is only a few minutes on foot. Rates start at US$50/double.
  • 17. Samara Costa Rica — Hotel Puerto Carrillo has 16 rooms, restaurant, bar, swimming pool and gym. There's private parting and 24-hour security. The rooms have private bath with hot water, air conditioning, fans, fridge, satellite t.v., and Internet access. High season rates start at US$75/double. Rates include breakfast.
  • 18. Samara Costa Rica — Casa Paraiso has 8 rooms with private bath. Each room has fan, balcony and cable t.v. There's a restaurant on site. Rates start at US$40/double.
  • 19. Samara Costa Rica — Villas Pepitas has 4 new apartments and 1villa for rent. The units have swimming pool, BBQ, private parking, Internet access, and are equipped with full kitchens. The apartments have 1 bedroom and 1 bath, while the villa has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Rates start at US$90/double and US$100/double.
  • 20. Samara Costa Rica — Hotel Samara Inn is located two blocks from the Samara beach and 5 lock from the main street in Samara. A charming hotel, this inn offers 14 rooms with air conditioning, cable tv. private bath and balcony. The hotel has a pool and charming wood decor. High season rates start at US$90/double.
  • with air conditioning, private bath, bar, restaurant and pool. This is a family-run hotel and offers a family-style hospitality. High season rates start at US$95/double.
  • 21. Samara Costa Rica — Posada Matilori is a 4-room house rental with 2 baths, equipped kitchen, cable t.v., air conditioning, and safety deposit box. The house is located only yards from the beach and is close to town services. High season rates start at US$55/double per night.
  • 22. Samara Costa Rica — Hotel Samara Palm Lodge is a new lodge opened by a German/Swiss couple. There are 9 rooms centered around a garden and a few minute walk to the beach. Some of the rooms have air conditioning while others have fans. Be sure to inquire. There's also one family suite. The rooms are immaculate at tastefully decorated. There's a pool, lounge and bar. Rates start at US$80/double.
  • 23. Samara Costa Rica — El Pequeno Gecko Verde offers bungalows on stilts. These units have hot water, private bath, equipped kitchen, air conditioning or fan, cable t.v., safety deposit box and wireless Internet. This hotel gets excellent travel reviews at tripadvisor. High season rates start at US$125/double.
  • 24. Samara Costa Rica — Casa Sol y Luna is an apartment for rent in Samara. It's close to the beach and downtown and offers ocean views. There's a fully equipped kitchen, balcony and cable t.v. Unit can sleep up to 6 people. High season rates start at US$250/week.
  • 25. Samara Costa Rica — Casa del Mar Hotel is a 17-room hotel located only a few yards from the beach. There are gardens, a Jacuzzi, and a bar. There are restaurants are nearby. And, rooms offer a variety of amenities. Some with air conditioning. Be sure to inquire. High season rates start at US$75/double.
  • 26. Samara Costa Rica — Villas Kalimba is a property containing six cabins with kitchenette, air conditioning, ceiling fan, cable t.v. telephone and laundry. Five of six of these cabins have 2 bedrooms while one has one bedroom. There's a restaurant, swimming pool and a Jacuzzi on site. Rates start at US$140/double.
  • 27. Samara Costa Rica — Casa Simba is a condo in a complex with a pool and is located only yards from the beach. The unit has a ocean view. There's a kitchen, balcony, air conditioning, cable. t.v., wireless Internet access, parking and poolside bar. High season rates start at US$100/double per night.
  • 28. Samara Costa Rica — Apartamentos Karmen has 2 fully equipped apartments with kitchen, ceiling fan, patio, garden, hot water and private parking. The unit is only large enough for 2 adults. Rates start at US$50/double per night.
  • 29. Samara Costa Rica — Hotel Las Brisas del Pacifico has rooms and bungalows for rent. These contain air conditioning, private bath with hot water and ocean views. The hotel has laundry service, safe parking, accepts credit cards, has phone and fax service, and has wireless Internet access. There's also a pool and restaurant on site. High season rates start at US$60/double per night.
  • 30. Samara Costa Rica — Locanda Rooms and Apartments is part hotel and part self-catered apartments. There are rooms with private bath, air conditioning, fridge and cable t.v. Also, there are apartments with previous amenities plus a kitchen. High season room rates start at US$80/double. High season apartment rates start at US$120/double.
  • 31. Samara Costa Rica — Samara Tree House Inn are ocean front units built on stilts. These come with kitchen, bath, t.v., living area, private bath, safety deposit box, and patio. There's also wireless Internet access, cable, telephone, and 24 hour security. High season rates start at US$130/double.
  • 32. Samara Costa Rica — Hotel Sol Samara There's a pool, sun deck, Jacuzzi, spa services, restaurant, bar and located only 100 feet from the beach. Rooms have air conditioning, hot water, cable t.v. safety deposit box, hair dryer, wireless Internet access, and deck. High season rates start at $80/double.
  • 33. Samara Costa Rica — Hotel Villas Playa Samara is a resort with one, two and three bedroom cabins/villas. These are euipqqed with kitchen, dining area, front porch and hammock. This resort has a pool, Jacuzzi, wet bar, onsite massage services, restuarant, wireless Internet access, laundry service, free parking, tour desk and 24 hour security. High season rates start at US$185/double.
  • 34. Samara Costa Rica — The Hideaway Hotel is located on Samara Beach and offers 12 suites with air conditioning, balcony, sitting area, private bath mini fridge, t.v. and breakfast. There's a pool and restaurant. Rates start at US$100/double.
  • 35. Samara Costa Rica — Hotel Guanamar is located in Playa Carrillo only minutes from the beach on the southern end of the bay. The Carrillo beach is a white-sand beach about 2-km long. There are 41 rooms with air, hot water satellite tv, phone, coffee maker and balcony. This hotel gets nice travel reviews at tripadvisor. Rates start at US$100/double.
  • 36. Samara Costa Rica — Hotel Arena Blanca is located in Carrillo about 150m from the beach and offers 14 rooms

Nicoya Peninsula Costa Rica is a travel destination known for its white sand beaches and as a surfers paradise. An increasingly popular travel destination, Nicoya offers some terrific centers for surfing, sport fishing, scuba diving and sea kayaking. Well-known places like Playa Tamarindo and Playa Flamingo attract a growing international tourism.

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Nosara Costa Rica is a beautiful travel destination and the number of ex-pats living here is a testimonial to this.

Nosara has attractive beaches and there are more beaches near Nosara. Nosara is also surrounded by lovely vegetation. The jungles surrounding Nosara are full of bird and wildlife.

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Nosara Real Estate Sales is not well known and travel to this destination is not as common as to other vacation destinations in Costa Rica.

However, Nosara is appealing because it is off=the-beaten-path and offers three beaches. Many ex-pats choose vacation destinations to move to and this one should be on your list, if you are doing the same.