6 days in Province of Guanacaste Itinerary

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Houston, USA to Santa Cruz is an approximately 8-hour combination of flight and car. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can go by car to Playa Samara.

A beach town with just enough development to be comfortable for families accustomed to the trappings of modern life, Playa Samara has the resorts you'd expect to find in such a scenic area, but they don't hinder the relaxing atmosphere.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Samara Beach and Boat Tours & Water Sports. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Playa Samara: Playa Guiones (in Nosara) and Tamarindo (Organic Products by Coco Beauty Spa, Tamarindo Beach, &more). The adventure continues: stroll through Barrigona Beach and admire the sheer force of Belen Waterfall.

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Drive from Santa Cruz to Playa Samara in 1.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.