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Sámara
City in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Overview
Sámara is a picturesque beach town on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula, celebrated for its laid-back lifestyle, palm-fringed beachfront, and friendly local community. With a mix of lively central areas and quieter corners, it's a favorite for surfers, families, and eco-travelers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Guanacaste
Population
3,536
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.88°, -85.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
66
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
42
Food Safety
58
Monthly Cost
$1,515
Local Cost
$1,000
Local Income
$650
Cashless
40
English
50
Temperature
27.6°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
27.7°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
20.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1726 mm
Internet Speed
86 Mbps
Upload
71 Mbps
Latency
51 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
10
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
PLD
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 42 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.
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