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Food scene
This is a great upscale place to eat in Samara. The menu is Italian inspired, 100% organic and locally sourced. Great for a special night out.
29 locals recommend
Mama Gui
This is a great upscale place to eat in Samara. The menu is Italian inspired, 100% organic and locally sourced. Great for a special night out.
Soda La Perla is a great local soda. It serves up authentic Costa Rican food at incredibly low prices. It is the oldest restaurant in Samara and the family that runs it are very kind.
23 locals recommend
Soda La Perla
Soda La Perla is a great local soda. It serves up authentic Costa Rican food at incredibly low prices. It is the oldest restaurant in Samara and the family that runs it are very kind.
This is a wonderful place to purchase quality cured meats, Italian wines & imported cheeses. Sliced to order. Run by a kind group of Italians that have a wealth of knowledge on wine, cheese & cured meats.
Salumi & Formaggi
Ruta 160This is a wonderful place to purchase quality cured meats, Italian wines & imported cheeses. Sliced to order. Run by a kind group of Italians that have a wealth of knowledge on wine, cheese & cured meats.
Roots bakery serves up wonderfully fresh baked bread, cookies, pastries, empanadas and more. They also make a very nice breakfast. Luckily located near Salumi & formaggi to build a perfect picnic.
30 locals recommend
Roots Bakery & Café
Roots bakery serves up wonderfully fresh baked bread, cookies, pastries, empanadas and more. They also make a very nice breakfast. Luckily located near Salumi & formaggi to build a perfect picnic.
Local favorite. Located right on the beach in samara. They have nice attention to detail. Serving Italian inspired cuisine, craft cocktails, espresso & pizza, all with great service. Happy hour 4-6
43 locals recommend
Gusto Beach Restaurant Pizzeria Bar
Local favorite. Located right on the beach in samara. They have nice attention to detail. Serving Italian inspired cuisine, craft cocktails, espresso & pizza, all with great service. Happy hour 4-6
This is a delicious Argentinian style steakhouse located in Puerto Carrillo, just minutes from Casa Ethos. Great for a special night out. Insider tip- If you would like a baked potato to accompany your meal, you need to call and reserve/preorder one during the daytime.
20 locals recommend
Cabinas y Restaurante El Colibri
This is a delicious Argentinian style steakhouse located in Puerto Carrillo, just minutes from Casa Ethos. Great for a special night out. Insider tip- If you would like a baked potato to accompany your meal, you need to call and reserve/preorder one during the daytime.
This local Feria ( farmers market ) is the best place to pick up locally crafted souvenirs, fresh fish, organic produce and other artisan products. Held downtown Samara every Saturday 7am-1pm
Feria Sámara
Calle de la PlayaThis local Feria ( farmers market ) is the best place to pick up locally crafted souvenirs, fresh fish, organic produce and other artisan products. Held downtown Samara every Saturday 7am-1pm
I recommend this place for your fruits and vegetables. They receive deliveries Monday, Wednesday & Fridays
Super Olas
I recommend this place for your fruits and vegetables. They receive deliveries Monday, Wednesday & Fridays
This locally owned casual restaurant is situated right on the beach in Samara. They serve reasonably priced breakfast, lunch and dinner. A great spot to relax and eat.
8 locals recommend
Restaurante Sheriff Rustic
This locally owned casual restaurant is situated right on the beach in Samara. They serve reasonably priced breakfast, lunch and dinner. A great spot to relax and eat.
Conveniently located directly across the street from Samara beach. You will find a variety of casual foods offered in the natural center. It is like a beach side food court. The Mozzarella pizza (Italian wood fired pizza), Cafe Maxou (amazing burgers with housemate buns, the best fries around, special gelato & crepes) and Mr Pelicano (inexpensive seafood)our favorites.
10 locals recommend
Natural Center Gym-Spa
Conveniently located directly across the street from Samara beach. You will find a variety of casual foods offered in the natural center. It is like a beach side food court. The Mozzarella pizza (Italian wood fired pizza), Cafe Maxou (amazing burgers with housemate buns, the best fries around, special gelato & crepes) and Mr Pelicano (inexpensive seafood)our favorites.
BM burger is a great option if you're looking for a quick, reasonably priced lunch or dinner. They have great beef & chicken burgers. Not a many options available for vegetarians.
BM Burger
160BM burger is a great option if you're looking for a quick, reasonably priced lunch or dinner. They have great beef & chicken burgers. Not a many options available for vegetarians.
While it doesn't look like much- these guys have the freshest fish available. Fair prices and Ive always been treated with ample kindness even though my Spanish skills leave a lot to be desired. If they have grouper- give it a try. They will clean ands filet any fish for you and give you ice for the road if requested.
Pescadería Matapalo
While it doesn't look like much- these guys have the freshest fish available. Fair prices and Ive always been treated with ample kindness even though my Spanish skills leave a lot to be desired. If they have grouper- give it a try. They will clean ands filet any fish for you and give you ice for the road if requested.
Sightseeing
This Bech is just a 3 minute drive from Casa Ethos. It is lined with coconut palms and easily accessed. You can park right along the beach which makes this an easy destination to take a swim in the calm waves, walk and beachcomb or hang a hammock and take in the Pura Vida.
54 locals recommend
Playa Carrillo
This Bech is just a 3 minute drive from Casa Ethos. It is lined with coconut palms and easily accessed. You can park right along the beach which makes this an easy destination to take a swim in the calm waves, walk and beachcomb or hang a hammock and take in the Pura Vida.
Samara Adventures is a wonderful, locally owned, sightseeing business. They are very honest & have the best gear around. If you'd like to go ocean kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, on a sunset cruise, go see the turtle nesting, zip-lining or horseback riding. We would recommend this company. Isaac would be happy to assist you in any way, heis the best! Contact them at Office: (506) 2656-0920 Whatsapp: (506) 8952-1000 Email: info@samaraadventurecompany.com
22 locals recommend
Samara Organics
Samara Adventures is a wonderful, locally owned, sightseeing business. They are very honest & have the best gear around. If you'd like to go ocean kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, on a sunset cruise, go see the turtle nesting, zip-lining or horseback riding. We would recommend this company. Isaac would be happy to assist you in any way, heis the best! Contact them at Office: (506) 2656-0920 Whatsapp: (506) 8952-1000 Email: info@samaraadventurecompany.com
This is a great local company for horseback riding. From the less accessible beaches to the jungle. Their animals are very well cared for.
Horsejungle
This is a great local company for horseback riding. From the less accessible beaches to the jungle. Their animals are very well cared for.
This is my favorite yoga class in Samara. A 2 hour class is only 8000colones. Karina accepts all levels and shares a wonderful energy. classes are Monday, Wednesday & Friday @ 9am. No preregistration needed.
Dynamic Yoga at Casa Coba
This is my favorite yoga class in Samara. A 2 hour class is only 8000colones. Karina accepts all levels and shares a wonderful energy. classes are Monday, Wednesday & Friday @ 9am. No preregistration needed.
Las Olas beach bar is a local favorite. They are located right on the beach & often have great live music on the weekends.
17 locals recommend
Las Olas Beach Bar & Rooms
Las Olas beach bar is a local favorite. They are located right on the beach & often have great live music on the weekends.
If you would like to get out and do some offshore fishing, Carrillo is among the best in the world. There is Marlni, sailfish, tuna, Mahi Mahi 7 much more. this is a reputable local company.
Kingfisher Sportfishing
Buenavista StreetIf you would like to get out and do some offshore fishing, Carrillo is among the best in the world. There is Marlni, sailfish, tuna, Mahi Mahi 7 much more. this is a reputable local company.
An adventure to get to, but worth it. This beach is gorgeous and off the beaten path. A favorite for local skilled surfers.
27 locals recommend
Playa Barrigona
An adventure to get to, but worth it. This beach is gorgeous and off the beaten path. A favorite for local skilled surfers.
Just a short 20 minute drive from Casa Ethos. A turtle nesting sanctuary is located at Playa Camaronal. Also a favorite for local experienced surfers.
11 locals recommend
Playa Camaronal
Just a short 20 minute drive from Casa Ethos. A turtle nesting sanctuary is located at Playa Camaronal. Also a favorite for local experienced surfers.
A beautiful beach located within an hour drive of Casa Ethos. There is a nice beachfront resort/restaurant here too for a nice lunch or dinner.
Playa Islita
A beautiful beach located within an hour drive of Casa Ethos. There is a nice beachfront resort/restaurant here too for a nice lunch or dinner.