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Samara Beach

Samara Beach, Costa Rica — city in Costa Rica. A basic guide assembled from what we know so far; it grows as the data does.

Type City

Why go

  • Served by Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport (PLD).

History

Samara Beach is a city in Costa Rica. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.

Restaurants & places to go

LUV Burger
Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · luvburger.com
Indoor
Masala Indian Restaurant
Indian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · masalaacr.com
Indoor
Restaurant Locanda
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · locandasamarabeach.com
Indoor
Ahora Si!
International, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · isamara.co
Indoor
Marisquería Colochos
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · isamara.co
Indoor
El Lagarto BBQ
Restaurant · restaurant · ellagartobbq.com
Indoor

78 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Nosara Airport (NOB) 19 km to the centre
Nicoya, G, CR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (CAL Cargo Air Lines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Nicoya (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • CAL Cargo Air Lines 5C (CNA) · 1 route: Nicoya

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport (PLD) 3.4 km to the centre
Carrillo, G, CR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Islita Airport (PBP) 16 km to the centre
Nandayure, G, CR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Guanacaste Airport (NCT) 30 km to the centre
Nicoya/Guanacate, G, CR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Monte Reina Airport 5.1 km to the centre
G, CR
Outdoor
Flying Crocodile Airport 5.9 km to the centre
Nicoya, G, CR
Outdoor

Where things are

Full geo-intelligence in Better Mapping →
Local search powered by Geoverts and geo-intelligence by Better Mapping base map © OSM

Photographs

Puerto Carrillo — Samara Beach
Puerto Carrillo — Samara Beach
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport (PLD); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NOB has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Nicoya).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Samara Beach. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Tours & experiences

Tuk Tour Samara
Sightseeing