What to do and see in Playa Samara, Province of Guanacaste: The Best Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers

August 28, 2021 Enedina Augsburger

Horseback riding, fishing and yoga are just a few of the myriad things to do on the gorgeous Playa Samara. The white-sand beach is the perfect place to relax with a book or run wild with the kids, offering a fabulous setting for any beachside activity you could dream of. Offshore, a coral reef rewards snorkelers with active, beautiful marine life.
Restaurants in Playa Samara

1. C & C Surf School

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5.0 based on 439 reviews

C & C Surf School

Full service Surf School in Playa Samara, Costa Rica. Beginner and advanced surf lessons, surf tours, surfboard rentals, surfboard repairs. Most experienced instructors in the area (bilingual). Plus kayak/snorkeling tours, boogieboard rentals, fishing trips and much more.

2. Wingnuts Canopy Tours

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5.0 based on 290 reviews

Wingnuts Canopy Tours

"Wing Nuts... we are dedicated to natural conservation and to share the beauty of the forest" Wing Nuts Canopy Tour began as an idea back around 1999. We were searching for a way to create economic sustainability for our family, based on conservation of the forest and its itinerant wildlife on our beautiful property. ​ We are located in the beach community of Sámara, on the west coast of the Nicoya Peninsula, province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Living in a world-famous "Blue Zone" for good health, longevity, and happiness, we are blessed to find ourselves as guardians of a substantial patch of Dry Tropical Forest. We are dedicated to natural conservation and to sharing the beauty of our forest and its wildlife, in this gorgeous coastal setting, with travelers and nature lovers from around the world. ​ A family-operated business, Wing Nuts believes that small is beautiful. We offer our tour to small groups, with a maximum of 10 per tour, which allows us to really personalize your c

3. Fly With Us - Ultralight Tours

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Fly With Us - Ultralight Tours

We offer scenic flights in an open gyrocopter of 20 minutes, 30 minutes or 60 minutes departing from Sámara, Tamarindo, Nosara and Punta Islitas. Contact us for details. Description Tour Sámara: Taking off from our runway "Airpark Costa Rica" locally known as "La Pista" only 10 minutes outside of the beautiful little beach town Sámara in Guanacaste. Our shortest tour of 20 minutes will lead you first to one of the most beautiful white beaches in Guanacaste called Playa Barrigona where famous actor Mel Gibson owns a beach property. Next, you will head inland to the River Buena Vista on the lookout for sunbathing crocodiles along the river. The next part of your flight takes you to the beaches of Sámara and Carillo where you might get a soaring eagles' perspective of manta rays, dolphins, big schools of fish and sea turtles. From Carillo you'll overfly the Isla Chora on the way to Playa Buena Vista were you'll experience the sensation of flying just over breaking waves and feel you're surfing in mid-air! Return to the runway while enjoying a beautiful view of the rain forests and mangroves. In the time from December to March and August to Oktober you can often see whales playing near the shore. What to bring? You'll need a video or photo camera that can be secured at your wrist, also good idea to bring sunglasses.

4. Kingfisher Sportfishing

100 Este 300 Sur del Hotel Guanamar, Playa Samara 5235 Costa Rica +506 8834 7125 [email protected] http://www.costaricabillfishing.com
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5.0 based on 89 reviews

Kingfisher Sportfishing

The KINGFISHER is 31 foot Palm Beach, with full electronics, tower and outriggers, offering ample shade and room for up to 5 anglers, it is set up for the serious fishermen as well as the novice angler. We have been sending home satisfied anglers year after year to the point that the majority of our business is now repeat customers, and word of mouth. We strive to take fishing to a more personal level. We encourage angler participation, and while at first (especially to the novice) it may seem difficult, given a good day it is hard not to catch the fever.

5. Ticos Surf School

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Ticos Surf School

Ticoss surf school is a costa rican family business that offer surf lesson all ages also kayak or SUP tours to isla chora. Also offer surf board, Sup, snorkeling gear,kayak and boggie board for rent Let us be part of your vacations in Costa Rica.

6. Pato's Surf School

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Pato's Surf School

When it comes to enjoying everything that Playa Samara has to offer, Pato's Surf School is your one stop shop for all things surfing, SUP boarding, kayaking, and more. With talented and experienced instructors and guides, your time with us will be memorable and enjoyable. Whether it's catching waves, enjoying a sunset kayak or SUP tour, or receiving a relaxing massage, we are excited to be a part of your Costa Rica experience.​ Not only are we a surf school, but a place full of positive energy. Come relax, play, meet new friends, or practice spanish!

7. Samara Adventure Company

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Samara Adventure Company

We are specialists in customizing your vacation for your specific interests and budget. We can organize all the details of your trip, from your arrival at the airport until the time to say goodbye. We offer activities, hotel reservations, and transportations for almost anywhere in Costa Rica. Let us take care of the bookings and logistics of your trip so that you can relax and enjoy this beautiful country! SAMARA ADVENTURE COMPANY IS A COSTA RICAN FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS ESTABLISHED IN 2004. ALTHOUGH KNOWN AS AN OUTSTANDING TOUR OPERATOR COMPANY HEADQUARTERED IN SAMARA BEACH, IT IS WELL RENOWNED TO PROVIDE DISTINCT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AS WELL.

8. Samara Local Fishing

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Samara Local Fishing

Samara Local Fishing is a professional fishing charter in Samara Beach, offering inshore and offshore tours, half day and full day trips, as wells as surf casting, lake and mangrove fishing trips. Captain Frank and his deckhand Olman are ready when you are, offering you a Costa Rican fishing adventure.

9. Outback Quads

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Outback Quads

Outback is dedicated to consistently providing a high and safe quality ATV Tours, daily tours, transfers and rentals. While supporting the local community and striving to help preserve the precious environment in which we operate. Explore Outback ATV's, Outback One Day Tours & Outback Transfers.

10. Samara Deep Sea Fishing

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5.0 based on 78 reviews

Samara Deep Sea Fishing

We are a fishing tour and ocean adventure company. We offer deep sea fishing, inshore fishing, dolphin and sunset tours, as well as tours to different beaches.

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