| The beaches of Costa Rica have always been an | | | | the northern end of Samara is where you'll want |
| attraction for the surfing crowd with Tamarindo | | | | to be for that. The reef in that area closes up |
| and Nosara being the most popular stops for | | | | towards the beach and the waters are clear. You'll |
| surfers. However if you are a novice, or just | | | | find several schools of fish including star fish, |
| want to avoid the powerful waves, then the small | | | | manta rays, yellow jacks and pork fish. |
| coastal town of Samara is the perfect place for | | | | Windsurfing, sport fishing and kayaking round out |
| you. Nestled between the Nicaragua and Panama, | | | | the other water sports offered n the area. |
| tourism is certainly growing in the country of | | | | Although the town is small, you'll find suitable |
| Costa Rica and Samara is truly one of it's hidden | | | | accommodations from cheap cabinas, to bed and |
| gems. | | | | breakfast establishments, boutique style hotels |
| Easily accessible by paved road from the | | | | and condo rentals. I've found cabinas priced from |
| country's international airport, Samara is a tiny | | | | the amazingly low, in season price of $50 per |
| town of roughly one thousand people. This | | | | night. If you'd prefer a more "luxury" hotel |
| charming beach town reminds us of the laid back | | | | atmosphere, the Hideaway Hotel is just a 5 |
| living that Costa Rica is most known for. This is | | | | minute drive from Samara and is still incredibly |
| the perfect location for both a family trip or a | | | | affordable at $100 per night. The grounds of |
| couples only getaway. | | | | Hideaway Hotel are absolutely gorgeous and the |
| With year round high temperatures ranging from | | | | home of monkeys and exotic birds. The rates of |
| 85 to 96 degrees, offers a lot more than just | | | | the 12 suite hotel also include breakfast. |
| surfing. By taking just a short walk along the | | | | If you're a Gen Y traveler on the go, take the |
| beach, you will find yourself in the fishing town of | | | | time to get to know Playa Samara, if not for the |
| Matapalo and the shallow waters are great for | | | | surfing - then definitely for the laid back and |
| snorkeling. If snorkeling and diving is your thing, | | | | relaxing beach living. |