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Belle pépite découverte lors d'un stop à Tours. Deux gérants sympatiques et généreux. On comprend vite qu'ils aiment leur métier, après 27 ans d'ouverture, on ressent encore cette passion jusqu'aux assiettes. Merci d'exister! La musique, la déco, le thème, tout est chouette. On sait ce... qu'on va manger en y entrant et on adore. Nous avons partagé un très bon moment en famille avec les enfants qui se sont régalés. Plus

Belle découverte ! Nous avons passé un très bon moment , la cuisine ( tout est bon dans le cochon prend tout son sens dans ce restaurant ) et le service est très sympathique . C’est certain nous reviendrons avec plaisir

Petit resto à la déco originale dans son jus. Ambiance sympa, détendue, les proprios sont également originaux et adorables. Côté assiette : du cochon , du cochon ….mais du bon cochon , ( un bon nez de cochon façon tête de veau, y’a que ça... de vrai ! …) c’est bien ! Mais évidemment ceux et celles qui n’aiment pas la cochonnerie, et qui ne jurent que par le Vegan… c’est cuit ! …une fois de temps en temps ça fait pas de mal du cochon ! .. côté vins c’est un peu moyen, faudrait revoir la sélection du jaja. Au pire j’peux aider un matin à une heure intelligente autour d’une planchette…, Plus

Lorsque l’on arrive, on se demande d’abord où l’on est tombé. Mais lorsque les plats sont servis, on change très vite d’avis. La table est remarquable. Les vins bien choisis. Le seul point noir, ce sont les prix…

un we à Tours sublimé par la découverte de ce restau tout à fait par hasard. Une ambiance souriante, une musique soixante, des patrons charmants, une carte jubilante et un repas.....papillant. La découverte du nez de cochon...je crois une des plus belles expérience de ma... vie de gourmande. Du fait maison avec passion, flegme et sincérité. on recommande bien sûr à 100% Plus

Un moment magique, hors du temps lors de ce dîner, où la qualité des plats, les saveurs et l’accueil, se sont finement mêlées sur fond de musique sixties. Un lieu atypique et incontournable pour sortir des sentiers battus de la cuisine touristique tourangelle. NB :... les desserts sont aussi époustouflants que les plats… mais chutt… Plus

Très bonne cuisine de cochon ( adeptes du pied 👍) Ambiance super conviviale , cadre atypique et accueil très chaleureux

si vous aimez les plats a base de cochon alors vous serez comblés dans ce petit resto a la deco atypique des années 50 et 1300 figurines de cochon qui vous regardent manger. vous méritez amplement votre place parmi les leaders des lieux atypiques tourangeaux.... encore bravo Plus

Alors comment dire .... j'ai réservé en précisant quz nous arriverons entre 19h30 et 20h00. Nous entrons a 19h58 tout guilleret dans le restaurant (vide) lorsque le patron nous demande si nous avons réservé (oui), "à quel nom ?", "vous êtes en retard, ça décale... tout le service !" sur un ton méprisant. Je lui rappelle que nous avions bien précisé entre 19h30 et 20h00. Le patron "si vous le prenez mal et bien moi aussi et si vous voulez partir et bien partez !" Ce que nous n'avons pas hésité à faire. Tant pis. Encore un qui n'a visiblement pas besoin d'argent. Je rappelle que son restaurant était vide et que nous avons peiné pour trouver une table en centre ville. Pour conclure, je confirmev que la vraie spécialité de ce lieu, c'est bien la tête de cochon !!! À fuir absolument. Plus

La déco est très originale, le seul gros point négatif ce sont les prix des desserts ! 12€ pour un simple dessert qui n à rien d extraordinaire ! Les plats sont bons mais rien de transcendant

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“Great restaurant for pork lovers” Review of Le Twistin

One of the most unique restaurants, everything's a pig, there's hundreds of souvenirs and decorations including the table dressings in the theme of pigs/piglets, food tastes really good, fantastic music, great wine, friendly owners who we had the opportunity to spend an evening with. Definitely a place you shouldn't miss out on if you love pork.

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Good food (only porks), great decoration, fantastic music ! The boss is very good, the waitress a bit weird (drunken?)

Great and unique way to experience the pig. From food to decoration to music it's one of a kind restaurant. We were blown away. If you want to experience Tours and have a meal that's guarranted to be delicious and unusual. You must try Twistin!! :)

As I am of the meat industry, I really love that place. No complexe food but old classical dishes, perfectly executed like our grandmothers used to do, with a little modern touch (less fat, etc...) The place is assumed assumed to be kitch. Well, the place is like no other and the owners as well. You will rapidly feel like at home. For the butchers and countryside folks, I recommend the pork snout and for the others the "araignée" with a mushroom sauce. That leftover of the pork leg is just very tender and tasteful.

This restaurant to say the least is a very unique & different eating experience as they only serve pork in this place. It is a small restaurant, wait for it, that has pictures statues posters & soft toys of pigs everywhere including the toilet. The owners a large man who does the cooking & the small woman who serves the tables are the most eccentric couple that I have ever met to run a restaurant.It is fitted with a old style juke box & old style fridges. The restaurant was quiet when we arrived & being a large group most places would have welcomed our business. We were given menus in English but without prices & when we asked for prices we were met with a blank stare from our very eccentric small lady. We ordered a mixed platter of meat for the group which when it arrived was very good served with a good variety of bread & enjoyed by all. Most of the pork for the main courses were mainly of the cheaper cuts but credit where credit is due the large chef had a magic touch in in food presentation & the plates of food were a work of art. The entertainment value from our small lady was excellent & her antics kept the group amused. When it came to ordering the wine our request for a wine list was again met with a blank look but arrived to the table with bottles of wine. Again when asked for the price of the wine it was met with more antics but no answer to the question. Now for the nasty side of our eccentric couple came with the bill. Food bill was on the expensive side for what we got & the group were charged a outrageous E39 for each bottle of wine which certainly left a group of 16 people feeling very angry. The place is good fun & the entertainment value was excellent. It is highly unlikely that you will never eat is such a place elsewhere but do not be fooled by the antics of this eccentric couple who are out to fleece non French customers. Insist on a menu & a wine list with prices. It really is a pity that such a potentially enjoyable experience should have been ruined by pure greed of this couple.

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Ce restaurant et Gare de Tours apparaissent comme très attirants pour les touristes. La cuisine française de Restaurant Grill Le Twistin Tours offre des repas authentiques. Les cuisiniers de ce lieu font de leur mieux pour donner aux visiteurs un andouille délicieux. D'après l'avis des invités, un parfait délectable est un plat à ne pas manquer ici. Parmi les boissons, il y a un vin délicieux. Un certain nombre de personnes remarquent que vous pouvez consommer un café bon à cet endroit.

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8 BEST Tours in Samara, Costa Rica

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Posted on Published: September 5, 2023  - Last updated: March 17, 2024

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Samara is the perfect destination to experience the  pura vida  in Costa Rica. This laid-back beach town is ideal for a relaxed getaway with friends or family, and it feels like a super safe place to visit in Costa Rica . 

We’ve found this small town is definitely less touristy than other parts of the Guanacaste province . Luckily, there’s still tons to do here, thanks to all of the amazing nature and wildlife around. You can swim with dolphins, go kayaking through mangroves, or ride horses along the beautiful beach – the choice is yours! 

There are many fun activities in Samara , but we think that some are best done as part of a tour. Sometimes this is for safety and practical reasons, like if you’re heading out on a boat or ATV. Other times, it’s simply because your guide can take you to secret wildlife hotspots you would never find on your own. 

So if you want to see the top highlights along with some hidden gems, we’ve got you covered! During our time in Costa Rica, we’ve tried many tours here and found the 8 best tours in Samara. Read on so you can start planning all of the amazing activities you want to experience here! 

Our Top Picks for Tours in Samara

If you don’t have time to read through all the choices and just want to book now, these are our top choices for tours in Samara!

Best bucket list-worthy tour: When we arrived in Costa Rica, seeing turtles was something we really wanted to do. Luckily, Samara is a great place for this! On this 3.5-hour turtle watching tour , you’ll see turtles nesting or even baby turtles hatching on the beach! It’s an evening tour and the local guides choose which beach to go to depending on where the turtles are. It’s only $57 USD including transportation and can be booked online year-round , although September/October are prime months.

Best combo tour: Don’t just stay on land, get out on the water in Samara! This 3-hour tour takes you to the best places to see dolphins! You’ll watch them play in the waves and also have a chance to spot turtles, stingrays, and whales. Then, it’s off to a prime snorkeling spot at Isla Chora to get up close with some of the amazing marine life. It’s really a 2-in-1 experience and at $58 USD is really affordable to book online too.

Why book a tour in Samara?

One of the best reasons to book a tour in Costa Rica – and more specifically, Samara – is that you get to see so much more wildlife that way. Some creatures are difficult to spot, but guides are so helpful for this. Plus, you find out so much more about what you’re seeing. In a country as biodiverse as Costa Rica, you come away from pretty much every tour having learned something fascinating. 

Another reason to do a tour in Samara is that you can’t access all of the best activities here on foot, so having transportation taken care of is really nice. Some tourists rent scooters to get around, but understandably not everyone is comfortable with that.

We also found that the tours we did in Samara took us to places we wouldn’t have found on our own. For example, we discovered some amazing snorkel spots in Costa Rica that we wouldn’t have been able to get to otherwise.

Samara is pretty safe overall. But if it’s your first time in Costa Rica, you might feel more comfortable taking a tour. You’ll be with a local guide who ensures your safety throughout and makes sure you don’t venture off anywhere you shouldn’t. 

Last but not least, we also found tours in Samara to be really good value for money! Most of the tours on this list cost less than $60 USD, so you really can’t go wrong. 

What are the best tours in Samara, Costa Rica?

1. dolphin and snorkeling trip at isla chora national wildlife refuge.

One of the (many) amazing things about Costa Rica is that you can see dolphins all along its Pacific Coast. Samara is a fantastic place to go dolphin watching and it’s a really affordable activity here! 

To access the best places for dolphin watching, I recommend taking this 3-hour tour . They pick you up around 8 am and head directly on a dolphin cruise. It’s such a beautiful way to start your morning and it’s hard not to smile when you see these playful creatures!

When we went, we loved watching the dolphins play in the waves, and we also saw turtles and stingrays. If you book this cruise between August and October, or December and April, you might spot some whales , too! 

After the dolphin cruise, you’ll sail to Isla Chora , which is famed for its amazing snorkeling. We went snorkeling here and saw lots of marine life, including a turtle, pufferfish, and lots of pretty reef fish. 

At $58 USD, we think that this tour is amazing value. You essentially get two tours in one! It’s also a great tour to do if you don’t have a lot of time in Samara but still want to experience its fantastic marine life. Snacks, snorkel equipment, and all transport are all included. There’s a maximum of 20 travelers, so it’s not too crowded, either!

If dolphin watching is at the top of your agenda, you’ll want to take this tour! You can pick your date and book it right here .

Related Read: If you love surfing, read all about the nearby town of Santa Teresa ! It provides that laid-back surfer lifestyle with cheap rentals and good waves year-round.

2. Horseback Riding on the Beach

Horseback riding is a super popular thing to do in Samara. Riding along the beach is just the perfect setting whether you’re honeymooning in Costa Rica or just looking for a unique activity. 

We recommend  this 2.5-hour horseback tour as the guides are great at encouraging you and showing you what to do if you’re a beginner. Rest assured, you don’t need any horse riding experience to enjoy this tour!

You’ll ride through the jungle in a small group of no more than eight and your guide will point out lots of flora and fauna along the way. You’ll almost certainly see monkeys scampering around! Your trusty steed will take you up a mountain to an amazing viewpoint where you can soak in the beauty of Samara’s wild landscape.

Then, you ride to a gorgeous beach where you can gallop along the shore and end your tour on a high. Riding horses along a stunning, deserted beach is something you only see in movies, and this is a rare opportunity to actually experience it in real life.

This tour is offered Mondays through Saturdays at 8 am and 3 pm. If you do the tour later in the afternoon, you will ride along the beach at sunset, which is such an amazing experience – we recommend doing this if you can!

The experience costs $55 USD per person, and there’s a minimum of two people per booking. The price includes hotel pickup and dropoff, and some photos and videos of the experience. It’s a fantastic price, but we’ve actually seen this tour offered for even cheaper. So, don’t hesitate to check prices for your dates online here !

3. Turtle Nesting Tour

If you’re anything like us, seeing turtles in Costa Rica is high on your list of things to do in the country . But on this 3.5-hour tour , you not only see turtles, you get to watch them nesting and hatching on the beach! 

This really is the kind of experience that’s best done with a guide. They’ll know all of the hotspots for turtle activity and can teach you all about their life cycles. Plus, you may even see baby turtles crawling towards the sea like we did!

This tour will pick you up around 7 pm and take you to Corozalito or Camaronal Beach , depending on the conditions that day. However, if there’s an arribada happening in Ostional Beach (which is 1.5 hours from Samara), your tour will take you there for no extra cost. An arribada is a natural phenomenon when hundreds of turtles come ashore at once to lay their eggs. It’s an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime thing to see and a big pro of this tour as far as we’re concerned!

This turtle tour costs $57 USD per person, including your roundtrip transport and guide, as well as water, juice, and snacks along the way. The very best months to book are September and October, as this is prime turtle time in Samara. However, you can do it year-round, so don’t worry too much if you’re not here during these specific months. 

If you’re an animal lover, you won’t want to miss this awesome opportunity! I recommend booking well in advance to secure your dates .

Related Read: Samara is just one of the many epic places in the area – so check out our complete guide on the Nicoya Peninsula (including the best things to do) .

4. Mangrove Kayaking Tour

Costa Rica isn’t all beaches and rainforests! Mangroves are a super interesting ecosystem, and they just so happen to be really fun to kayak through.

This guided tour  takes you down the Ora River, where you’ll kayak through the mangroves. To get an idea of what this looks like, just check out my photo above! Believe me, you’ll feel like an intrepid explorer as you spot monkeys, iguanas, and beautiful birds as you go. 

You’ll also learn a lot about mangroves from your guide. Did you know that they’re basically environmental heroes and absorb 5-6 times as much CO2 as rainforests? We definitely didn’t before taking this tour!

Plus, kayaking along the Ora River is easy, thanks to the calm water. You don’t need to be a paddling pro with super strength to enjoy this tour. As such, it makes for a great family-friendly activity as well.

The kayaking tour costs $66 USD per adult and $47 USD per child (ages 4-10). It lasts for around 3 hours, and there’s a refreshment and fruit break midway through at a beach (where you might even spot turtles nesting if you’re lucky!). The tour covers all your kayaking equipment, including lifevests and roundtrip transportation from your Samara accommodation .

This is such a relaxing, gorgeous day outdoors that you can book directly through Viator .

5. Ocean Kayak and Snorkeling to Chora Island

We absolutely loved  this kayaking tour to Chora Island ! We kayaked from Samara to Chora Island , which took about 30 minutes and was actually quite challenging. This was partly because the sea was choppy in sections but also because the sun was so hot. But honestly, it was all part of the adventure – and arriving at this stunning, secluded beach was a reward in itself!

Once we made it to Chora Island, we got to relax on the beach and cool off in the water. Chora Island is a pristine place, and you’ll probably have the whole beach to yourselves! Honestly, we were so happy to go ashore on this tour. 

The snorkeling was the best part for us, though. The water was super clear, and we got to see turtles, puffer fish, and lots of other tropical fish. Plus, our guide was really helpful and knew tons about the marine life around the island. 

This is a fantastic tour for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, and we highly recommend it. It costs $48 USD including all equipment, hotel pickup and drop off, as well as some snacks on the beach. It’s a great way to make the most of your time in Samara, and we would definitely do it again!

To experience this adventure for yourself, book this kayaking and snorkeling tour here !

Related Read: Do you enjoy seeing marine life up close? Then check out the best places to go scuba diving in Costa Rica .

6. Sunset and Wildlife ATV Tour

Samara has gorgeous coastal and mountain scenery, and you can explore it on this Sunset Quad Ride . Not only do you get to enjoy lots of natural beauty, but you also get a thrilling ATV experience! 

You start in the mid-afternoon, and you quite literally get off the beaten track by exploring backroads and dirt trails. When we went, we saw a wild side of Samara that most people don’t experience. As you drive through the trees, keep an eye out for wildlife before reaching a breathtaking mountaintop viewpoint.

You’ll also drive to Barrigona Beach , which is one of the best beaches in Samara. It’s about 10 kilometers (6 miles) out of town, and you need an ATV or a 4WD to get down there. For this reason, it’s always super quiet, and the chances are you’ll be the only people there! This is one of the many reasons we love this tour !

You’ll have time to swim here if you want to, although there is a large swell, so you might just prefer to chill on the white sand instead. The tour ends with a visit to a quiet sunset spot where you’ll have epic views of the vivid sunset over the ocean. Talk about ending on a high!

You’ll need to present your passport and a valid driver’s license to participate in this tour (since you actually drive on the roads). It runs year-round, including during the rainy season. However, we actually love ATV rides at this time of year because, believe it or not, the mud makes it even more fun. Regardless of when you visit Costa Rica , this tour delivers!

Kids as young as 5 can participate, and there are double and single ATVs available. A single ATV costs $124 USD per person, while a double costs $162 USD. Book this ATV adventure to experience it all … jungles, mountains, beaches, and an unforgettable sunset.

7. Safari and Buenavista Beach Horse Riding Tour

This horseback safari is an incredible way to explore the natural beauty of the Guanacaste province . You start with a boat ride, during which your captain will give you an introduction to the area’s unique flora and fauna. 

Once you arrive at the trailhead, you’ll meet your horse and guide and head off to explore the jungle. You’ll see monkeys, birds, reptiles, and maybe even some crocodiles – but don’t worry, it’s from a safe distance on horseback!

There are also several river crossings along the way, which are fun to navigate. Then, you end up on Buenavista Beach . You get to ride along the beach and paddle in the waves, which really is an amazing, bucket list-worthy experience (unless you’re allergic to horses like Bailey!).

You head back to the meeting point via an easy ride through some fields, which are home to wild horses and cows. The whole thing lasts about 2.5 hours which feels like the perfect amount to traverse this terrain on horseback.

Overall, this tour is a lot of fun, and the trails are nice and easy. It really doesn’t matter if you’ve never ridden before! The guides are also really friendly and will even fetch you fresh coconuts from the trees if you get thirsty. 

The experience costs $59 USD, and kids as young as 5 can participate (as long as they’re accompanied by an adult). There’s a maximum of 5 travelers per group, so it’s a really nice, small group. Hotel pickup and drop off aren’t included for this tour, but the meeting point is easy to get to via a scooter or local taxi.

Those who love riding horses (or want an easy introduction!) won’t want to miss this tour. Check availability and reserve your dates online here !

8. Werner Sauter Biological Reserve Hike

The Werner Sauter Biological Reserve is one of the best places to see wildlife in Samara. It’s a private reserve with gorgeous mountain trails that give you epic views over the town’s beautiful beaches. 

This small group tour  will pick you up from town and take you to the park, where you’ll begin a 2.5-hour guided hike through the reserve. The hiking is fairly easy and as you go, your guide will teach you all about the tropical dry forest and why it’s such an important ecosystem for Costa Rica’s wildlife .

On our visit, we discovered why this type of forest is so threatened, and we gained an even deeper appreciation for its beauty. We also saw loads of incredible native animals, including parrots, monkeys, butterflies, deer, and iguanas. 

On this guided tour , you’ll also pass through an organic mango plantation. If you’re hungry, you can help yourself to the fresh mangoes. I mean, talk about a rewarding hike! 

There are two options for the hike – a morning tour at 6:30 am for $47 USD and an afternoon tour at 2:30 pm for $42 USD. For both options, there’s a maximum of 10 people per group. We love that it’s a nice, small tour because you get more personalized attention and can ask questions about what you’re seeing. To secure your preferred time and date, we recommend booking this tour in advance .

Related Read: Do you love to travel but want to limit your environmental impact? Read about the best ecolodges in Costa Rica (with options for all budgets!).

Where to Stay in Sámara, Costa Rica

Sámara is one of those towns with a huge variety of places to stay. From budget backpacker hostels to luxury hotels, there are great accommodations in Sámara for all budgets. To help you narrow it down, we’ve included our favorites below.

Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa – $$$

For luxury travelers or families, I love   Leyenda Boutique Hotel & Spa . This place is spectacular and offers a fitness center, swimming pool, spa, and restaurant. On top of that, it’s located right just over a mile from the beach. From standard double rooms, to family suites to suites with a whirlpool there is an option for couples and groups alike.

Guests seem to love the property’s landscapes and service the most! Prices start at $247 USD which is amazing for a high-end option – so check prices and reserve a luxury room or suite here !

Mid-range – $$

Hotel entre dos aguas – $$.

If you consider yourself a mid-range traveler, then I have a great choice for you that caters to couples.  Hotel Entre Dos Aguas  is a rustic hotel with simple amenities on a beautiful property. Perfect for those who want a true Costa Rican stay. 

All of the rooms have private showers, and some of the rooms have a terrace. You can check availability and book online  here on Booking.com .

Las Mariposas – $

If you’re on a budget, there are lots of options, but not many of them are good.  Las Mariposas  is my top choice, with its location close to the beach. The hostel has a great atmosphere for meeting other travelers and is suited to the social backpacker. They offer a shared kitchen and common spaces, hammocks to relax on the patio, billiards, and karaoke.

A bed in a shared dorm runs about $12 USD, while private rooms start at $30 USD. You can  book this place on Hostelworld  or  Booking.com . 

For more info, read our detailed guide about deciding  where to stay in Samara with the best hotels and areas !

Getting Around Costa Rica

How you choose to get around Costa Rica is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make when planning your holiday here! How you do it depends on your budget, travel style, and comfort level. 

Renting a Car

Without a doubt, the number one way to explore Costa Rica is in a rental car. We book rental cars on the Discover Cars website as we have had good experiences with them in the past.

One of the things you need to watch for when renting a car in Costa Rica is the mandatory insurance that the government requires you to have. There are a lot of very cheap rentals that don’t include this mandatory insurance (TPL) in the original booking price, but there are also ones that do. To avoid additional surprise charges when you pick up your rental car, be sure to rent a car that includes the mandatory insurance when you book.

Thankfully, on Discover Cars it’s easy to tell apart the companies that include the mandatory insurance and those that don’t. The trick is you can’t pick any car on their website. In the picture below, you can see this rental car, with pick up in Jaco, includes the TPL. That means the mandatory insurance is included in the price. Any cover you get above that is extra.

Of course, I still suggest getting the full coverage offered by Discover Cars, which covers you even more.

You can  browse cars on Discover Cars here .

Book Shuttles

If renting a car isn’t in your budget, you don’t feel comfortable driving in Costa Rica , or you just don’t like driving, shuttles are the next best option. There are hundreds of shuttle routes available all over the country, and they are very affordable.

Shuttles in Costa Rica are specifically for tourists and often include pick up and drop off at your selected hotels and airports. The drivers also speak some English, and the vehicles have air conditioning. You’ll also be guaranteed a seat when you book a shuttle (which isn’t the case with the public bus system.)

To get the best price, use the website  Bookaway . They compare all the offers and prices of shuttle companies in Costa Rica so you get the best price! Honestly, we have saved so much money using Bookaway! 

You can search for shuttles online on Bookaway here.

Lastly, you can use the public bus system. On short journeys, such as from San Jose to La Fortuna or Uvita to Manuel Antonio, this system is great. However, the longer the journey the more hassle and time spent on a bus. It’s undoubtedly best to save the public bus in Costa Rica for short and straightforward trips!  

The public buses are definitely the cheapest way to get around Costa Rica, but they are not always very reliable and schedules often change without notice and delays are to be expected. The buses can also be very crowded and hot – so just be prepared!

It’s also good to speak some Spanish if you plan on riding the public bus since most drivers and ticket booth operators don’t speak English.

Samara is the perfect beach town to relax and bask in gorgeous natural scenery. This place is more off-the-beaten-path than other tourist destinations, which is why we recommend tours here! Whether you choose to ride horses, drive ATVs, or kayak through mangroves, you’ll have an incredible time.

If you found this article helpful, read our other blogs about Costa Rica . We’ve traveled all over this country, and we even lived here for a while. We love sharing what we’ve learned so you can have an amazing trip as well.

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“Great restaurant for pork lovers” Review of Le Twistin

One of the most unique restaurants, everything's a pig, there's hundreds of souvenirs and decorations including the table dressings in the theme of pigs/piglets, food tastes really good, fantastic music, great wine, friendly owners who we had the opportunity to spend an evening with. Definitely a place you shouldn't miss out on if you love pork.

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Good food (only porks), great decoration, fantastic music ! The boss is very good, the waitress a bit weird (drunken?)

Great and unique way to experience the pig. From food to decoration to music it's one of a kind restaurant. We were blown away. If you want to experience Tours and have a meal that's guarranted to be delicious and unusual. You must try Twistin!! :)

As I am of the meat industry, I really love that place. No complexe food but old classical dishes, perfectly executed like our grandmothers used to do, with a little modern touch (less fat, etc...) The place is assumed assumed to be kitch. Well, the place is like no other and the owners as well. You will rapidly feel like at home. For the butchers and countryside folks, I recommend the pork snout and for the others the "araignée" with a mushroom sauce. That leftover of the pork leg is just very tender and tasteful.

This restaurant to say the least is a very unique & different eating experience as they only serve pork in this place. It is a small restaurant, wait for it, that has pictures statues posters & soft toys of pigs everywhere including the toilet. The owners a large man who does the cooking & the small woman who serves the tables are the most eccentric couple that I have ever met to run a restaurant.It is fitted with a old style juke box & old style fridges. The restaurant was quiet when we arrived & being a large group most places would have welcomed our business. We were given menus in English but without prices & when we asked for prices we were met with a blank stare from our very eccentric small lady. We ordered a mixed platter of meat for the group which when it arrived was very good served with a good variety of bread & enjoyed by all. Most of the pork for the main courses were mainly of the cheaper cuts but credit where credit is due the large chef had a magic touch in in food presentation & the plates of food were a work of art. The entertainment value from our small lady was excellent & her antics kept the group amused. When it came to ordering the wine our request for a wine list was again met with a blank look but arrived to the table with bottles of wine. Again when asked for the price of the wine it was met with more antics but no answer to the question. Now for the nasty side of our eccentric couple came with the bill. Food bill was on the expensive side for what we got & the group were charged a outrageous E39 for each bottle of wine which certainly left a group of 16 people feeling very angry. The place is good fun & the entertainment value was excellent. It is highly unlikely that you will never eat is such a place elsewhere but do not be fooled by the antics of this eccentric couple who are out to fleece non French customers. Insist on a menu & a wine list with prices. It really is a pity that such a potentially enjoyable experience should have been ruined by pure greed of this couple.

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Sámara: A Travel Guide to Costa Rica’s Coolest Beach Town

• February 26, 2021

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Are you considering visiting the surf town of Sámara in Costa Rica? Need some persuasion? Well you’ve come to the right place! This Sámara travel guide is designed to tell you everything you need to know to plan your escape to this stunning area of Costa Rica.

I spent a few days in Sámara at the end of my G Adventures Costa Rica tour, and I fell for it fast!

Unlike many other places in Costa Rica, this small town on the pacific coast is surprisingly authentic, and you’ll never have to deal with crowds of other tourists. Most tourists skip over Samara entirely, which in my opinion is almost criminal!

Even if you’re not into surfing, there’s a whole load of reasons you’ll love Sámara. First of all, obviously, the lack of crowds is a big selling point. There’s also the laid-back, anything goes vibe that makes you want to quit your life and become a full-time beach bum. But Samara is also a fabulous base for a tonne of awesome activities that’ll keep you entertained for days! 

Heading to Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast instead? Check out my travel guide here.

How Much Time Do You Need in Sámara?

In Sámara, it’s easy to do whatever it is you want. Feel like reading a book on the beach for a couple of days? No problem. Feel like packing a bunch of activities into your stay and keeping busy? That’s also cool!

Aside from surfing and being a beach bum, there isn’t much to do in Sámara itself so it’s a good idea to get a balance of beach time and adventure activities. I think 3 days in Sámara is ideal for most visitors, but if you like surfing you’ll want to stay there longer.

I personally could have stayed there for over a week without getting bored! Sprawled out on the beach, drinking out of a coconut, I almost cancelled my flights home to extend my trip!

Alas… Real life responsibilities won in the end, and I caught the bus back to San Jose promising to return one day…

How to Get to Sámara

There are a few options for getting to Sámara depending on how adventurous you are.

Obviously, if you’ve hired a car, you should drive to Sámara. It takes around 4 hours from the capital city of San Jose, or 2 hours from Tamarindo. I’m a big scaredy-cat when it comes to driving, though, so it was never something I considered!

The option I went for, and the easiest option by far, is by joining a Costa Rica guided tour that goes to Sámara. There are a few different tour providers in Costa Rica, but I opted for G Adventures and I highly recommend their tours.

I went on this one , which hits up all the highlights of Costa Rica (including Sámara) over 14-days, and I had the time of my life! Taking a tour was ideal for me, as it meant I didn’t have to think at all about logistics and how to get from A to B. Y ou can read my full review of the tour I went on here.

Your final option is to catch a bus to get to Sámara. From San Jose, the bus takes around 4 hours and costs around $8 one-way. There are also local buses from Sámara to popular nearby destinations such as Tamarindo.

Things to Do in Sámara, Costa Rica

Going surfing.

Sámara is all about surf, and whether you’ve never set foot on a surfboard in your life or you’re a seasoned pro, you’ll have the time of your life surfing here.

The guys over at C&C Surf School have unbeatable enthusiasm for teaching you how to surf and are full of helpful advice. A few people in my tour group took lessons here and had nothing but good things to say about them. Everybody managed to stand up on their first lesson, which is a huge achievement!

If you already know what you’re doing they have a wide range of surfboards to hire, although they don’t have too many more “advanced” boards. They also hire out rash vests. Be sure to hire a long sleeve one if you can to protect yourself from the sun!

Surfing here was unbelievable. I just couldn’t get enough. The waves were so clean and easy to ride along (especially compared to the windswept slop I surf back at home)! Sámara is the perfect place to learn how to surf.

That said, though, the surf is only pumping at certain times of the day. When I was there, it was first thing in the morning and around sunset. During the middle of the day, it was almost flat! That means you’ll have time to either lounge on the beach in between surf sessions, or fit in an activity.

Snorkelling

How better to explore Sámara’s surrounding area than by boat, stopping off to snorkel at all the best spots? 

I love snorkelling and always try to do it at least once per trip. There are quite a few snorkelling tours available in Sámara, so I recommend using Viator to check out your options.

This tour gets rave reviews! Taking in the gorgeous scenery at Barco Quebrado, Sámara and Carrillo, you’ll be able to snorkel to your heart’s content and get to know the area by its best and most beautiful asset – the ocean!

Stand up Paddleboarding

Even if you haven’t tried stand up paddleboarding before, taking a paddleboarding tour is one of the best things to do in Samara. Sámara beach itself can sometime be too ferocious for stand up paddleboarding, but joining a tour will enable you to visit the tranquil nearby waters of Carillo, which is much better suited to paddleboarding.

During a paddleboarding class, your guide will give you a quick introduction to paddleboarding and teach you how to balance on the board before you set off along the coast.

Horseback Riding

Fun fact: the first time I ever went horseback riding was in Costa Rica.

Ever since, I’ve made it my life mission to convince everybody else to go horseback riding in Costa Rica too. Well, maybe that’s a bit dramatic, but the experience was just magic!

Luckily, you can go horseback riding in Sámara – and you can actually ride on the beach (goals)!

This tour takes you riding up a mountain through the jungle to reach amazing viewpoints, and allows you to see a part of Sámara not many others visit which isn’t accessible by vehicle. The final leg of the tour includes galloping along the beach.

I’m always super cautious before recommending animal activities as animal welfare is something I am passionate about. Fortunately, this tour company is consistently praised for the condition of their horses, and they pride themselves on never taking the horses on more than one tour per day. 

Meeting Turtles

Ever wanted to see turtles nesting and hatching on the beach?

Well, from Sámara, you can take a tour to see the baby turtles . From Sámara beach, a guided turtle tour will take you to either Corozalito, Camaronal or Ostional beach where you commence your turtle hunt.

The tour guides have a huge emphasis on the wellbeing of the turtles and give you a full safety briefing before you spot the turtles and, after that, you’ll be able to watch the turtles making their way into the ocean.

The peak turtle hatching time in the area is September and October, so, although you can still spot turtles outside of these months, there’s always a risk that you could miss them.

Mangrove Kayaking 

Sámara isn’t far away from the Ora River, a popular kayaking spot in Costa Rica. Paddling the quiet waters of the river on a guided kayak tour is the best way to explore the mangroves. As you paddle you’ll be able to spot wildlife such as monkeys and birds, as well as an easy way to explore the tropical rainforest. 

Sunset Booze Cruise

I skipped this tour in favour of extra time spent surfing, but judging by the state of the girls on my tour group who went on it when they returned to the hostel, I definitely missed out!

With alcohol, soft drinks and snacks all included in the price of the cruise, this is without doubt the most epic way to catch the sunset in Sámara. There’s an opportunity to snorkel and dolphin-spot on the journey before you settle in to witness the sunset over drinks. The cruise lasts around 3 hours.

The girls on my tour who went on this came back so drunk (in the best way possible). They all said they’d had an amazing time – and it sure looked like they did! Check out prices here .

Quad Biking

This was another tour that I skipped in order to go surfing in Sámara (I’m sensing a theme here…) but the people in my tour group who went quad biking couldn’t sing its praises loud enough!

The quad biking tour includes a safety briefing followed by pure adventure! You’ll get to take in the hills and jungle as you zoom through the rainforest. The tour finishes off at the beach, where you’ll get the opportunity to snorkel and wash away all the dirt from the journey.

Be sure to bring a bandana if you’re going quad biking! The wheels kick up dust and dirt like there’s no tomorrow, and breathing in a bunch of dust is something nobody wants.

Is Sámara Costa Rica Safe?

Yes, Sámara is safe, and I didn’t feel concerned for my safety at all whilst I was here – unlike in a few towns on the Atlantic coast of Costa Rica where harassment was a problem.

I would have felt fine walking alone in the town centre at night by myself, but fortunately I didn’t have to, and I’d always prefer to go out with others after dark.

Obviously, like everywhere else in Costa Rica, stay sensible, keep an eye on your belongings, and don’t go wandering around dark alleyways by yourself at night, and you’ll find that Sámara is a perfectly safe place to visit in Costa Rica.

Where to Stay in Sámara

There are great accommodation options in Sámara for all budgets, but especially if you’re travelling on a low to mid-range budget. Here are my picks for the best places to stay in Sámara.

Hostels in Sámara

Sámara has quite a few hostels, but there are only a couple that have good ratings:

Matilori hostel – Surrounded by Mango trees and just 50 metres away from the beach, you can’t beat the location of this hugely popular hostel. It’s fairly small so it’s easy to get to know other people in the hostel, which is ideal if you’re a solo traveller looking to socialise. It also has all the facilities you’d need, including a kitchen to prepare your own food (and keep costs down) and reliable wifi if you need to get some work done or call home. 

One night in a 6-bed dorm costs around $15 , with a private double room costing $40 . Check out availability and reviews here .

Las Mariposas – Just like Matilori hostel, Las Mariposas is just 50 metres away from the beach (Sámara really is all about beachside living!). This hostel is well known amongst travellers to Sámara for its social atmosphere, and it has a hammock area outdoors where you can chill in the evening and chat with other guests. It also offers free coffee in the morning.

One night in an 8-bed dorm costs around $14 , with a private double room costing $40 . Check out availability and reviews here .

Hotels in Sámara

If you’re travelling as a couple (or just prefer your own space and a few extra luxuries) staying at a hotel or guesthouse in Sámara is the ideal option for you. 

The Good Life Lodge – This is the perfect compromise between a hostel and a hotel – it has a communal kitchen, so you can cook your own food to save costs, but it has the little luxuries you wouldn’t find at a hostel. We’re talking about a hot tub, flat-screen TVs, welcome beers and the all-important AIR CONDITIONING! This place gets rave reviews, which you can check out here . 

Double rooms cost around $79 per night . Check availability for your dates here . 

Hotel Peace & Lodge – For one of the best places to stay in Sámara, check out Hotel Peace & Lodge. This place is one of Booking.com’s most popular stays in Sámara, and looking over the property’s pictures, I’m not surprised. With a restaurant, a swimming pool, a garden and a bar, it isn’t short of facilities, and all the rooms are spacious. The price also includes breakfast!

Double rooms cost around $102 per night . Check availability for your dates here .

Best Restaurants in Sámara

Sámara is a small town, so you’re not going to be overwhelmed by choice of places to eat here. That said, there are enough great restaurants in town serving up both local and international cuisine, so you won’t be disappointed. Here are my top picks:

• Samara Sushi – this sushi place is wildly popular and gets rave reviews. In fact, my Costa Rican tour guide said it was his favourite sushi ever! The decor is unique and makes the restaurant feel super laid back, and their 2 for 1 sushi special (which runs after 5pm) is always a hit. Unfortunately, though, it’s quite pricey.
• Restaurante Sheriff Rustic – for an authentic Costa Rican soda (a local restaurant) you don’t need to look any further than Restaurante Sheriff Rustic. I ate here twice, and it was perfect! The prices were reasonable, the staff offer killer recommendations from the menu, and their ceviche cannot be beaten.
• El Lagarto – Is this the best restaurant in Samara? I think so! And so do all the online reviewers! The specialty at El Lagarto is anything grilled, and boy, I didn’t think grilling could make anything taste this good! The restaurant is down a back street and a bit hard to find, but that only makes it more of a hidden gem.

Don’t forget to check out my post on traditional food and drinks to try in Costa Rica!

Things You Need to Bring to Sámara, Costa Rica

For Sámara, you’ll definitely need some mosquito repellent spray and bands , and a quick-dry travel towel for all those beach days you’ll have. Other than that, you won’t need anything special beyond what I covered in my Costa Rica packing list .

I do want to emphasise how important it is that you purchase travel insurance before you visit Sámara, though. 

A lot of people don’t think it’s necessary to get travel insurance before travelling to Costa Rica – and it makes me wince whenever I hear about it! Costa Rica is fairly safe, but being careful and visiting safe destinations doesn’t prevent plain old bad luck from happening!

Not only is travel insurance very affordable, but it can save you from all manner of nightmarish situations – whether that’s having your flights cancelled, accidentally damaging your laptop, or even getting injured on an activity! I recommend World Nomads for travel insurance and would NEVER travel uninsured . 

Travel insurance is the kind of thing you often don’t think about until you need it. Don’t get caught short!

I hope this post has helped you to plan your visit to Sámara – you’re going to love it! With so many fun activities right on its doorstep, and that incredible beach, I can’t understand why Sámara isn’t swamped with visitors. I’m definitely happy it isn’t, though!

Don’t forget to head over to my other Costa Rica posts for more trip planning tips!

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I’m so glad I came across your post. I’m somewhat embarrassed to admit I’d never even heard of Samara. Now I can’t wait to go there.

Thanks Jenn! Samara is so lovely!

Thanks for this. How did you feel about the Hotel Villas Playa Samara. We are an active couple in our late 60’s and early 70’s who want to stay in an all inclusive but still take surfing lessons and do some excursions. Did you see this hotel and what did you think of it.

Hi Steve, I’m glad you found the post helpful! I unfortunately didn’t see Hotel Villas Playa Samara during my time in town, but given your interests I think you’ll have a fabulous time in Samara no matter where you stay! I hope you have a great trip 🙂

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“Great restaurant for pork lovers” Review of Le Twistin

One of the most unique restaurants, everything's a pig, there's hundreds of souvenirs and decorations including the table dressings in the theme of pigs/piglets, food tastes really good, fantastic music, great wine, friendly owners who we had the opportunity to spend an evening with. Definitely a place you shouldn't miss out on if you love pork.

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Good food (only porks), great decoration, fantastic music ! The boss is very good, the waitress a bit weird (drunken?)

Great and unique way to experience the pig. From food to decoration to music it's one of a kind restaurant. We were blown away. If you want to experience Tours and have a meal that's guarranted to be delicious and unusual. You must try Twistin!! :)

As I am of the meat industry, I really love that place. No complexe food but old classical dishes, perfectly executed like our grandmothers used to do, with a little modern touch (less fat, etc...) The place is assumed assumed to be kitch. Well, the place is like no other and the owners as well. You will rapidly feel like at home. For the butchers and countryside folks, I recommend the pork snout and for the others the "araignée" with a mushroom sauce. That leftover of the pork leg is just very tender and tasteful.

This restaurant to say the least is a very unique & different eating experience as they only serve pork in this place. It is a small restaurant, wait for it, that has pictures statues posters & soft toys of pigs everywhere including the toilet. The owners a large man who does the cooking & the small woman who serves the tables are the most eccentric couple that I have ever met to run a restaurant.It is fitted with a old style juke box & old style fridges. The restaurant was quiet when we arrived & being a large group most places would have welcomed our business. We were given menus in English but without prices & when we asked for prices we were met with a blank stare from our very eccentric small lady. We ordered a mixed platter of meat for the group which when it arrived was very good served with a good variety of bread & enjoyed by all. Most of the pork for the main courses were mainly of the cheaper cuts but credit where credit is due the large chef had a magic touch in in food presentation & the plates of food were a work of art. The entertainment value from our small lady was excellent & her antics kept the group amused. When it came to ordering the wine our request for a wine list was again met with a blank look but arrived to the table with bottles of wine. Again when asked for the price of the wine it was met with more antics but no answer to the question. Now for the nasty side of our eccentric couple came with the bill. Food bill was on the expensive side for what we got & the group were charged a outrageous E39 for each bottle of wine which certainly left a group of 16 people feeling very angry. The place is good fun & the entertainment value was excellent. It is highly unlikely that you will never eat is such a place elsewhere but do not be fooled by the antics of this eccentric couple who are out to fleece non French customers. Insist on a menu & a wine list with prices. It really is a pity that such a potentially enjoyable experience should have been ruined by pure greed of this couple.

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Great restaurant for pork lovers - Le Twistin

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“Great restaurant for pork lovers” Review of Le Twistin

One of the most unique restaurants, everything's a pig, there's hundreds of souvenirs and decorations including the table dressings in the theme of pigs/piglets, food tastes really good, fantastic music, great wine, friendly owners who we had the opportunity to spend an evening with. Definitely a place you shouldn't miss out on if you love pork.

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Good food (only porks), great decoration, fantastic music ! The boss is very good, the waitress a bit weird (drunken?)

Great and unique way to experience the pig. From food to decoration to music it's one of a kind restaurant. We were blown away. If you want to experience Tours and have a meal that's guarranted to be delicious and unusual. You must try Twistin!! :)

As I am of the meat industry, I really love that place. No complexe food but old classical dishes, perfectly executed like our grandmothers used to do, with a little modern touch (less fat, etc...) The place is assumed assumed to be kitch. Well, the place is like no other and the owners as well. You will rapidly feel like at home. For the butchers and countryside folks, I recommend the pork snout and for the others the "araignée" with a mushroom sauce. That leftover of the pork leg is just very tender and tasteful.

This restaurant to say the least is a very unique & different eating experience as they only serve pork in this place. It is a small restaurant, wait for it, that has pictures statues posters & soft toys of pigs everywhere including the toilet. The owners a large man who does the cooking & the small woman who serves the tables are the most eccentric couple that I have ever met to run a restaurant.It is fitted with a old style juke box & old style fridges. The restaurant was quiet when we arrived & being a large group most places would have welcomed our business. We were given menus in English but without prices & when we asked for prices we were met with a blank stare from our very eccentric small lady. We ordered a mixed platter of meat for the group which when it arrived was very good served with a good variety of bread & enjoyed by all. Most of the pork for the main courses were mainly of the cheaper cuts but credit where credit is due the large chef had a magic touch in in food presentation & the plates of food were a work of art. The entertainment value from our small lady was excellent & her antics kept the group amused. When it came to ordering the wine our request for a wine list was again met with a blank look but arrived to the table with bottles of wine. Again when asked for the price of the wine it was met with more antics but no answer to the question. Now for the nasty side of our eccentric couple came with the bill. Food bill was on the expensive side for what we got & the group were charged a outrageous E39 for each bottle of wine which certainly left a group of 16 people feeling very angry. The place is good fun & the entertainment value was excellent. It is highly unlikely that you will never eat is such a place elsewhere but do not be fooled by the antics of this eccentric couple who are out to fleece non French customers. Insist on a menu & a wine list with prices. It really is a pity that such a potentially enjoyable experience should have been ruined by pure greed of this couple.

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