Plan your trip with guides that answer a real question, explain the local context and help you choose the next useful step. Explore Sámara planning, Guanacaste culture, wildlife, seasons, transport and experiences.
Discover how Christopher Montes created Tempisque Expeditions to share local knowledge, responsible experiences and practical travel guidance from Guanacaste.
Choose a starting point for your trip. Read our Costa Rica travel tips, compare travel seasons or explore experiences from Sámara.
Use Sámara as a base for your trip and explore the surrounding region. Start with our practical travel guide, then compare local experiences and day trips.
Discover traditional food in Guanacaste, explore Nicoya and the Blue Zone, learn about Costa Rican coffee and visit our Guaitil pottery guide.
Plan your visit to Palo Verde National Park, Llanos de Cortés Waterfall or Monte Alto Forest Reserve. Each guide explains what to expect and what to check before you go.
Compare the best time to visit Costa Rica and read our travel planning tips before deciding on your route, transport and activities.
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When you are ready, compare tours from Sámara, explore Guanacaste day trips or request a Matambú experience.