All Sámara Tours & Excursions in 2026

It is a "must" in Samara to visit a dry tropical forest. A unique habitat for flora and fauna. We saw several howler monkeys, colorful butterflies (including a malachite), birds, spiders, bats, a giant grasshopper, soldier ants, several types of palm trees, vines, medicinal plants, etc. All this in a two-hour hike on an easily accessible trail. Our guide, with his spotting scope on a tripod, showed us all the diversity of this trail. I recommend this morning excursion.

We are beyond happy we picked this experience with Horse’s Paradise. Brian, our guide, was wonderful and very accommodating to our minimal understanding of Spanish. He shared not only his knowledge of the area, the plants, the animals, but also his deep love, respect, and compassion for the horses he cares for. Brian brought us up and down the beach, then into the jungle where we went up the mountain to a beautiful overlook. His attention to detail (dogs, children, beach goers, rocks, trees, vines, etc) made this a very safe and comfortable ride, even with limited experience with horses in this way. Along the way back, we trekked on very narrow trails around the vines, roots, insects, and mud. Sights you’d never be able to see any other way. This experience allowed us to truly understand a horse’s ability and how important it is to have confidence when you’re atop a four foot tall, four footed being. The horses are well cared for, skillfully worked, and as free as possible at this Costa Rican ranch. Bonus! Brian recommended a spot for us to watch the sunset, as the horseback ride ended right before the sun went down. It was an amazing viewpoint of both Samara and Carrillo Beaches. A magical place and time — we could’ve spent hours admiring the view!

… punctual pickup in an off-road truck and then an adventurous trip to the beach - there by motorboat to the Costa Rica catamaran - then off to the sea … looking for a pod of dolphins … wonderful - great team, many dolphins and a school of fish - two pelicans and a great bay for swimming including a double slide from the deck - all around worthwhile …