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Nosara & Sámara Escapes & Departure Guide

Further south on the Nicoya Peninsula, Nosara (Playa Guiones) and Playa Sámara trade high-rise resorts for protected wildlife buffer zones, gentle reef-sheltered bays, and unhurried half-day coastal adventures.

Destinations Visited from Here: Bahía Sámara dolphin corridor, Isla Chora coral reef, Playa Guiones surf zone, and Río Nosara / Río Ora mangroves
Actual Boarding & Pickup Points: Ocean dolphin and Isla Chora snorkel boats board directly off the sand at Playa Sámara; Nosara kayak, surf, and horseback outings meet in Playa Guiones or Playa Garza.
Key Logistics Tip: Nosara and Sámara sit 40–45 minutes apart along coastal roads. Verify whether your tour meets on Playa Sámara beach or in North Guiones before booking.
EasyCostaRica Network Specialist: PlayaNosara.com — Nosara & Guiones Local Travel Guide ↗
Wide sandy shoreline and palm-fringed surf break at Playa Guiones in Nosara
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Verified Bookable Experiences Departing from Nosara & Sámara

Coastal panga boats floating in calm turquoise water along the Nicoya Peninsula 07 · FAMILY OCEAN SAFARI ★ 4.7 (90)
Nosara & Sámara · 3 hrs 30 min · Small-group coastal boat excursion

Half-Day Dolphin Watching & Isla Chora Reef Snorkeling from Sámara

Cruise past the protective reef of Sámara Bay in search of spotted and bottlenose dolphins—and migrating humpback whales in season—before anchoring in the calm lee of Isla Chora for shallow reef snorkeling and fresh fruit.

Destination Visited: Bahía Sámara outer dolphin corridor & Isla Chora coral reef
Actual Departure Point: Playa Sámara main beach check-in (25 min south of Nosara / 5 min from Carrillo)
Included: Guided boat safari, snorkel mask, snorkel tube, fins, life jackets, fresh tropical pineapple & watermelon, bottled water
Additional / Excluded: Ground transfer from Nosara hotels (approx. 40 min drive) and crew tips
Requirements: Family-friendly for ages 4+; life vests provided for all swimmers and non-swimmers
From $73 · Viator
✓ Free cancellation