the island in the bay

playa samara

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December 11th 2009
Not enough time in Samara. We stayed at the Fenix hotel. A small 6 room hotel but really it was more like staying with friends at their summer home on the beach. We wish we had by-passed playa grande and just came straight here for more time in Samara. The pool was 2 meters from our front door, and we were right on the beach. The kids each found a hammock within minutes of arriving. The ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Guanacaste » Samara

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Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has expanded its economy to include strong techn... ... read more