Samara Beach has lots of to see or do in the area or with a little trip by car or bus. These are the places in the greater Samara area in alphabetical order. To learn more about these places, click on their name and it will take you to their Facebook page or website. Is your place is not listed? Please email us and we will be happy to add you!

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Banks

• Banco de Costa Rica:  2656-1169 - ATM on the Main St., northside of the Samara futbol field

• Banco Nacional: 2656-0089 - ATM on Bank St., across from Pali  

 

Car & Bike Rental

• Alamo Samara:  2242-7733 - car rental

• Buena Vista Bike Rentals: 6460-7365 - new beach cruisers with baskets and locks, pick up or delivery in Samara   

• Easyway Golf Cart Rentals: 8675-7048 - silent, eco-friendly, and fun to drive. Coolers and hammocks too   

• National Car Rental: 2656-3386 - car rental

• Samara Water Cycling Co.:  8359-7777 - waterbikes and Jet ski rentals in Samara  

• Samara Local Fishing: 8909-8366 Fishing and only fishing, nearshore, and deep-sea, focused on you catching   

 

Cooking & Personal chefs

• Chef Judit Valldeperas: 8482-6904 - vegetarian, vegan, organic and wellness. One meal or during your full vacation

• Tropical Garden Cooking School: 8320-2358 - make your favorite Costa Rica food, hands-on and eat what you make  

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Laundromats

• La Vida Verde Lavanderia: 2656-1051 - wash and fold service, same or next day, pick-up and delivery   

• Lavanderia Samarena: 2656-3226 - bio laundry service   

 

Massage & Yoga

• Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy: 2656-0491 - world-renowned, this is where your new life begins   

• Drift Massage Therapy: 8373-2281 - professional relaxation, and therapeutic massages in a beachfront studio 

• Mano Hombre Massage: 8376-0822

• Pampering by Shirley: 8350-1760 - economical open-air beach massage, mani & pedi service

• Samara Massage Center: 2656-0491- massages at 4 pm, 5:30 pm and 7 pm, 6 rooms with AC, perfect for groups   

• The Relaxation Spot: 6158-5641- massage in an open-air beachfront studio or in your home.    

• True Blue Vue: 8458-7330 - integrative massage, holistic, Swedish, craniosacral, in-studio or outcall  

• Yoga Salt Life Lodge & Holistic Center: 8469-4429 - Odaka yoga, meditation, reiki, ayurvedic massages and more   

 

Personal

• Intercultura Language School: 2656-3000 - want to hable Espanol? Why not learn on the beach in beautiful Samara  

• Koss Art Gallery: 2656-0284 - Jaime’s work reflect the simplicity he created in his living and working environment

• Salon Peluqueria Solene: 8973-0275 - hairstylist, lashes, nails, mani & pedi and more

• Samara Fit: 8640-0178 - personal trainers   

• Samara Gym: 8359-5045 - gym and fitness center

• Samara Tattoo: 8736-2329 - professional, clean with custom and unique artwork, fine line specialist.   

• Weddings Nosara: 8372-8955 - tied the knot in the tropics, intimate or large scale for every budget 

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Snorkeling, Diving & Fishing

• Andy's Diving: 7819-7856 - scuba diving

• Angler Stories Costa Rica: 8456-7100 - near and offshore fishing amazing packages available, no bananas   

• Buenavista Sportfishing: 8372-0818, 8372-0821  

• Manana Tours: 8868-7385 - near shore half/full day, deep sea - 3/4 or full day, US Captain 25+ years CR experience

• Octopus Tour: 8574-5757 or 8638-2320  - snorkeling, fishing, dolphin and sunset tours plus transportation

• Samara Adventure Company: 2656-0920 - hiking, kayaking, surf, dolphins, and turtles; transportation

• Samara Deep Sea Fishing: 8683-8715

• Samara Sea Tours: 8885-3416 - kayak & snorkeling tours, river mangrove kayaking, dolphin watching, fishing tours   

• Tours Piscis: 2656-1008, 8939-3170 - local family run snorkeling, dolphin watching, fishing and sunset tour company   

Surfing

• C&C: 8817-2203 - surf school 

• Choco's Surf School: 8937-5246 - great staff, visit other beaches for bigger wavers, kayak tours also available  

• La Isla Surf School: 8860-8921

• Pato's Surf School: 8373-2281 - surf lessons, surfboard, and SUP rentals, kayak tours, enjoy Samara beach  

• Ticos Surf School: 8705-2304 - lessons, rentals, SUP, kayak, boogie boards, beach chairs, and umbrellas   

• Waterworld Flyboarding: 8919-7198

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Tours

• Carrillo Eco Hike: 2656-0584 - informative guided hike in the hills above playa Carrillo, getting close to nature   

• Carrillo Eco Tours: 2656-2424

• Explore Samara Horse Tours: 8447-4146/8413-6030 - beaches, visit waterfalls, through jungles and over mountains   

• Gyrocopter Tours Samara: 8330-3923, an amazing experience you will never forget, once in a lifetime tour

• The Macaw Recovery Network: 8505-3336 - scarlett macaw breeding program & tour, very educational 

• Madhuvan Monastery Cabins & Cultural Tour: 8738-0606 - Hindu (Gaudiya) monastery 20 minutes from Samara   

• Outback Tours and Shuttles: 2656-3424 - ATV tours from 2-5 hours, day or long-term rentals and shuttle services   

• Samara Eco Adventures: 2656-0606 - years of experience offering on-time transportation and amazing tours   

• Samara Trails: 2656-0920 - guided nature hike in the dry tropical rain forest just 10 minutes from Samara  

• Wingnuts Canopy Tour: 2656-0153 - the local zip line that is fun for the whole family of all ages, a great activity  

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Transport​

• Alfaro Bus: 2656-0261 - transportation Samara 

• Elio Taxi: 8375-8303 ES/8706-7176 ENG - legal and insured taxi service, professional and always on time

 

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