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Sámara
Sámara, Guanacaste and Northwest, Costa Rica
Where Sámara sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 1
- Bookable experiences
- 94
- Time zone
- America/Costa Rica
Sámara sits in Guanacaste and Northwest, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 94 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
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What to see in Sámara
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Sample itineraries for Sámara
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Sámara
Sámara's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Sámara's most-visited sights
- MorningSamara Beach (Playa Samara)10 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCosta Rica Private Guanacaste Airport (LIR) Departure transferTakes about 45 minutes.
2 days in Sámara
Sámara's most-visited sights · Day trip to Santa Cruz
- 1
Day 1
Sámara's most-visited sights
- MorningSamara Beach (Playa Samara)10 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCosta Rica Private Guanacaste Airport (LIR) Departure transferTakes about 45 minutes.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Santa Cruz
- Early startHead to Santa CruzAbout 43 km from Sámara — its own guide has what to see there.
3 days in Sámara
Sámara's most-visited sights · Day trip to Santa Cruz · Day trip to Santa Teresa
- 1
Day 1
Sámara's most-visited sights
- MorningSamara Beach (Playa Samara)10 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCosta Rica Private Guanacaste Airport (LIR) Departure transferTakes about 45 minutes.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Santa Cruz
- Early startHead to Santa CruzAbout 43 km from Sámara — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Santa Teresa
- Early startHead to Santa TeresaAbout 48 km from Sámara — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Sámara
Sámara's most-visited sights · Day trip to Santa Cruz · Day trip to Santa Teresa · Day trip to Filadelfia · Day trip to Tamarindo
- 1
Day 1
Sámara's most-visited sights
- MorningSamara Beach (Playa Samara)10 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCosta Rica Private Guanacaste Airport (LIR) Departure transferTakes about 45 minutes.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Santa Cruz
- Early startHead to Santa CruzAbout 43 km from Sámara — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Santa Teresa
- Early startHead to Santa TeresaAbout 48 km from Sámara — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Filadelfia
- Early startHead to FiladelfiaAbout 55 km from Sámara — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Tamarindo
- Early startHead to TamarindoAbout 57 km from Sámara — its own guide has what to see there.
A week in Sámara
Sámara's most-visited sights · Day trip to Santa Cruz · Day trip to Santa Teresa · Day trip to Filadelfia · Day trip to Tamarindo · Day trip to Playa Flamingo · Day trip to Puntarenas
- 1
Day 1
Sámara's most-visited sights
- MorningSamara Beach (Playa Samara)10 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCosta Rica Private Guanacaste Airport (LIR) Departure transferTakes about 45 minutes.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Santa Cruz
- Early startHead to Santa CruzAbout 43 km from Sámara — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Santa Teresa
- Early startHead to Santa TeresaAbout 48 km from Sámara — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Filadelfia
- Early startHead to FiladelfiaAbout 55 km from Sámara — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Tamarindo
- Early startHead to TamarindoAbout 57 km from Sámara — its own guide has what to see there.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Playa Flamingo
- Early startHead to Playa FlamingoAbout 67 km from Sámara — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Puntarenas
- Early startHead to PuntarenasAbout 77 km from Sámara — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Sámara
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Costa Rica Private Guanacaste Airport (LIR) Departure transfer
4.7 (104)45 min
Your personal driver, professionally trained and knowledgeable about the local area, will be eagerly waiting to greet you with a warm smile and assist you with your luggage. From the very first moment, you'll feel a…
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Shuttle From Liberia Airport To Azura Beach Resort Costa Rica
4.8 (9)1h 30m
Thinking about traveling to Costa Rica? Do not worry! Costa Rica Shuttle & Tours will cordinate your private shuttle service to your hotel/resort in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and the best certified drivers,…
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Round Trip Transfer Liberia Airport to Your Hotel or Airbnb
5.0 (23)1h 38m
Enjoy a Seamless Round-Trip Experience from Liberia Airport to Your Hotel or Airbnb Start and end your vacation stress-free with our reliable Round-Trip Private Shuttle Service. Your professional driver will be waiting…
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Half-Day Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling in Samara
4.7 (90)4h
Join us on this half-day Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling. Relax and explore the Samara Beach area. You will have the chance to see bottlenose and spotted dolphins, as well as humpback whales that are heading south…
from $73 / personView details
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Jungle and Beach Horseback Riding Tour - 2H 1/2
4.9 (328)2h 30m
Perfect for all levels and all ages of riders who want to experience sharing a special moment with this beautiful animal. Our well behaved and healthy horses will allow you to discover Samara beauties and enjoy the…
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Samara Sloth Hiking & Butterfly Garden
4.7 (11)3h
It’s not just a walk; there is a great story that is going to capture all your senses. With amazing nature and animals surrounding you, we will turn this experience into the best relaxing and interesting time. This tour…
from $60 / personView details
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