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Review:
Samara is a charming coastal village located on the western shore of Nicoya Peninsula, with three miles of spectacular coastline and some magnificent beaches. Playa Samara is beautiful stretch of fine white sand, protected by a bay, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation on one side and aquamarine water with rich living coral reef on the other. The beach was popular amongst locals long before foreign tourists discovered it and offers a range of hotels, restaurants and night clubs.
The beach is fairly shallow with gentle waters and is considered one of the safest beaches in Costa Rica, perfect for families. In the middle of the bay, just off the beach, is Isla Chora, a small, deserted wooded island, full of birds which bird watchers can enjoy watching from a kayak. The beach's packed sand is great for hiking on. Snorkeling and diving will let you discover the mysterious underwater world and Samara is a great starting point for sport fishing.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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