Playa Samara is a hidden paradise on Costa Rica's North Pacific coast, located on the Nicoya Peninsula in the Guanacaste Province.  The town of Samara has a population of about 1500 people, and although many hotels and restaurants cater to tourists from around the world, the town has remained authentically Costa Rican. There is a strong fishing and farming community here, and there are cowboys, cattle drives, rodeos, and of course, soccer games on the beach. 
"Horseback riding, fishing and yoga are just a few of the myriad things to do on the gorgeous Playa Samara.  The white-sand beach is the perfect place to relax with a book or run wild with the kids, offering a fabulous setting for any beachside activity you could dream of. Offshore, a coral reef rewards snorkelers with active, beautiful marine life."
Playa Samara, named a Travelers' Choice™ 2014 Winner
-TripAdvisor
"The beautiful coastal hamlet of Samara is a paradise on the Nicoya Peninsula's western shore. Known as one of the prettiest and safest beaches in all of Costa Rica, Playa Samara radiates wonderful white sand in contrast to the aquamarine water. Tropical plant life and living coral encompass Samara's 3-mile (5 km) coastline, and the beach is a favorite among locals, foreigners, and wealthier Ticos."
-Anywhere Costa Rica