Settle For a
Slowdown
By Paul De Barros
There are times when all you want from your
vacation is to move slower than a
narcoleptic construction worker. If
embracing the Kenny Chesney motto,
"no shoes, no shirt, no problem" sounds
awfully good, look no farther than Samara
Beach, Costa Rica, a perfect beach town
where the clocks don’t work.
Ideally situated on the Guanacaste coast,
this beach bums paradise is a mere 5 hour
bus ride from San Jose. Here you will find a
handful of other travelers, which means the
beach is yours to enjoy. The smooth compact
sand recedes out farther than your father’s
hairline while the inviting ocean dances for
the amusement of all. Lounge under the
protective palms, wrestle the waves, or just
turn into a solar panel because on this
beach, your wish comes true.
For the best place to stay head to the
Posada Matilori, owned by Stefano and
Yorlenny, world class amenities and rooms
from $30 speak for themselves. Less than 100
meters from the beach, with orthopedic beds,
cable tv, air conditioning and fan, free
internet, free laundry, free coffee and tea,
free boogie boards, and a fully equipped
kitchen, you just can’t find a better deal
than this. 506.2656.0984 – they have been
experiencing problems with a duplicate phone
number, make sure you are speaking with
these owners. For more information go to
samarabeach.com
While you can cook up a nice breakfast in
the equipped kitchen and save a few colones
for later, make sure you’re energized with a
good lunch. Cheap prices and hearty casados
(rice, beans, salad, and either chicken,
steak, or fish) will fill you up before you
hit the surf. Another good idea is to grab a
pie from Pizza a Go Go, located on the main
avenue, now you can snack while you are
propped up on the beach.
For the perfect dinner, stroll down to
Laconda restaurant, located on the beach,
100 meters south of the police station at
the main beach entrance. 506.2656.0036
Cozy adirondack chairs and thick tree trunk
tables sit nestled in the sand, while white
twinkle lights drape from overhanging palm
trees. Hear the waves crash – sometimes even
splashing up to your feet, as reggae music
hypnotizes from the distance.
To find the local nightlife, simply follow
the waves. Bar Olas is one of the best local
hangouts, but if you listen for the music
you can find several other dive bars
situated along the beach.
So when you just need to settle in for a
slowdown, let the serene Samara Beach heal
you.
Does it ever seem like all that energy,
planning, and paying just to enjoy your
vacation makes it feel like, well not a
vacation?
If you make Samara beach, Costa Rica your
next destination all those worries will
drift away. Sometimes you want a vacation to
be action-packed and fast paced, other
times, you just need a slowdown.
The next time you feel like getting away
from it all and burying your problems in the
sand, head to Playa Samara, Costa Rica.
Sometimes you want a vacation to be
action-packed and fast paced, other times,
you just need a slowdown.
With a smooth sprawling beach, a crystal
blue-green ocean, and protective palms,
that’s what you find in this quaint beach
town. During the daytime locals lounge under
shady palm trees while tan-seekers stretch
out. Others try their hand at boogie
boarding or wrestle with the waves. The tide
recedes farther out than your fathers
hairline, which means there’s a whole lot of
beach waiting for you.
For the best place to stay
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Paul De Barros is a contributor to Inside
Costa Rica
You can contact Paul at:
pauldebarros@yahoo.com |
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