Have you ever daydreamed about spending a lazy week living in a thatched shack in Costa Rica ... beaches. Samara is popular with Costa Rican families, who love its sandy curve of beach, protected ...

Samara is home to turtle nesting sites ... There is also a smoothly-scheduled bus route that connects Costa Rica's western beach towns, so combining multiple destinations is very easy.

A beach town with good facilities and infrastructure, Samara has the best road connections compared ... Another top surfing destination in Costa Rica, Santa Teresa is where rugged roads are dotted ...

Farther south along the coast, Samara is a favorite among budget travelers and those looking for a classic Costa Rica beach town. The vibe is laid-back and water sports like kayaking and stand-up ...

Martin Romero/Travel + Leisure Tamarindo, located on Costa Rica's northwestern coast and bordered by the Pacific Ocean, is a town of beauty and relaxation. It's the largest beach town in Costa ...

By the time you get here, you’re practically in Panama – but this dusty, ramshackle beach town on Costa Rica’s south-east coast feels more African Caribbean than Central America, with ...