Jon & Christie's Guidebook

Jon & Christie
Jon & Christie
Jon & Christie's Guidebook

Food Scene

Sámara has an amazing array of restaurants and bars. Here are some of our favorites.
This is our go-to place for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or cocktails on the beach. Gusto Beach never disappoints. Reservations suggested, 8972 4444
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Gusto Beach Restaurant Pizzeria Bar
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This is our go-to place for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or cocktails on the beach. Gusto Beach never disappoints. Reservations suggested, 8972 4444
Some say once you have had their cinnamon rolls you will never leave Sámara. Among many other menu choices, the cinnamon rolls come out of the oven at 8am...you have been warned. No reservations necessary
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Roots Bakery & Café
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Some say once you have had their cinnamon rolls you will never leave Sámara. Among many other menu choices, the cinnamon rolls come out of the oven at 8am...you have been warned. No reservations necessary
Top notch Italian cuisine in a comfortable setting. With a menu that changes regularly, the choices are exquisitely offered to delight the most discerning diner. Not to mention the cocktails...picture perfect. Reservations recommended 8506 8917
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Mama Gui
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Top notch Italian cuisine in a comfortable setting. With a menu that changes regularly, the choices are exquisitely offered to delight the most discerning diner. Not to mention the cocktails...picture perfect. Reservations recommended 8506 8917
A tapas, wine and cocktail hide-away, offering a selection of small plates from several different countries. Fun atmosphere, and lovely music when we were there. Reservations recommended +506 7289 4114
Cantina de Baco
A tapas, wine and cocktail hide-away, offering a selection of small plates from several different countries. Fun atmosphere, and lovely music when we were there. Reservations recommended +506 7289 4114
The best fire-grilled steaks, ribs, and fish in town. The wood-fired grill is worth checking out. But you'll want to stay for the amazing food and great wine and cocktail selection. Right on the beach and easy to make a habit of. Reservations recommended. 2656 0750
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El Lagarto
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The best fire-grilled steaks, ribs, and fish in town. The wood-fired grill is worth checking out. But you'll want to stay for the amazing food and great wine and cocktail selection. Right on the beach and easy to make a habit of. Reservations recommended. 2656 0750
Great service, cocktails are very good, delicious French entrees and the best Passionfruit cheesecake we have ever tasted. Easy to find, right downtown across from the soccer field. Reservations recommended, 8752 9291
Teca Beach
Great service, cocktails are very good, delicious French entrees and the best Passionfruit cheesecake we have ever tasted. Easy to find, right downtown across from the soccer field. Reservations recommended, 8752 9291
We enjoy the pleasant setting and good service at this Carillo restaurant. The food is delicious. Reservations recommended, #2656 0656
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Cabinas y Restaurante El Colibri
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We enjoy the pleasant setting and good service at this Carillo restaurant. The food is delicious. Reservations recommended, #2656 0656
A great quick stop for good falafel.
Falafel Cafe
Calle Central
A great quick stop for good falafel.
Super friendly service, Sweeties offers great vegetarian and vegan food along with amazing vegan cakes. Our favorite is the Holy Crumble cake.
Sweeties by Celia
Super friendly service, Sweeties offers great vegetarian and vegan food along with amazing vegan cakes. Our favorite is the Holy Crumble cake.
Kalimba is in a lovely setting, Villa Kalimba. The service is attentive, and the food is excellent. Reservations recommended, #8309 0801
Kalimba Restaurant
Kalimba is in a lovely setting, Villa Kalimba. The service is attentive, and the food is excellent. Reservations recommended, #8309 0801
Amazing fresh French bread and the best croissants in town. Go early. When they're gone, they're gone. Often closed by noon or shortly after.
Boulangerie
Amazing fresh French bread and the best croissants in town. Go early. When they're gone, they're gone. Often closed by noon or shortly after.

Medical Services

English speaking doctor on Main Street in the center of town. Full service general and emergency care. He says most of the tourists he treats are suffering from dehydration. Phone 2656 0092
Dr Freddy Soto
English speaking doctor on Main Street in the center of town. Full service general and emergency care. He says most of the tourists he treats are suffering from dehydration. Phone 2656 0092
Veterinarians in downtown Sámara, at the Patio Colonial. General and emergency services Phone: +506 8833 7836 +506 7292 6053 +506 4701 2354
Alfaro & Rodriguez Vets
Veterinarians in downtown Sámara, at the Patio Colonial. General and emergency services Phone: +506 8833 7836 +506 7292 6053 +506 4701 2354
Dr. Shirley Segura Sosa General and emergencysetvices. Located next to Iguana Verde Phone +506 2656 0901 +506 8443 8803
Clinica Dental Samara
Dr. Shirley Segura Sosa General and emergencysetvices. Located next to Iguana Verde Phone +506 2656 0901 +506 8443 8803

Miscellaneous

Rebeka Estrada is my preferred massage therapist. She has been to Casa Alpaca many times offering private, relaxing massage services for individuals and couples. Rebeka also offers manicure and pedicure services as well as other health and spa products, including therapeutic oils. For appointments call 6022 7050
Simply, if they don't have what you need, they can get it. Locally owned cluster of shops offering anything from pressure washers to kitchen appliances large or small, clothing, bicycles, kids toys, shoes etc. you will find or be able to get it here. http://facebook.com/bazarmaravilla17
Bazar Maravilla Samara
Simply, if they don't have what you need, they can get it. Locally owned cluster of shops offering anything from pressure washers to kitchen appliances large or small, clothing, bicycles, kids toys, shoes etc. you will find or be able to get it here. http://facebook.com/bazarmaravilla17

Sightseeing

No one should miss visiting this project. Its a fantastic family outing where you'll see these beautiful Scarlet Macaws up close and personal and learn about what is being done to help grow their population numbers in their native habitat.
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Macaw Recovery Network (previously The Ara Project)
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No one should miss visiting this project. Its a fantastic family outing where you'll see these beautiful Scarlet Macaws up close and personal and learn about what is being done to help grow their population numbers in their native habitat.
Halfway between Liberia and Sámara, we recommend arranging time to visit this small, indigenous village just outside of Santa Cruz, where most of the traditional Costa Rican pottery is made. You will find locals willing to demonstrate the pottery-making process, and many examples are for sale.
Guaitil Artesanía Tienda
Halfway between Liberia and Sámara, we recommend arranging time to visit this small, indigenous village just outside of Santa Cruz, where most of the traditional Costa Rican pottery is made. You will find locals willing to demonstrate the pottery-making process, and many examples are for sale.

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