Must-see nightlife in Playa Sámara

  • L'Authentique

    Playa Sámara

    Step out of Latin America and into this lovely, French-owned wine bar and tapas bistro, where fabulous boards of imported cheeses and charcuterie pair…

  • Microbar

    Playa Sámara

    Not an inch of space is wasted in this smart little bar on the main road, which serves up 21 Costa Rican microbrews plus infused 'beertails' like the…

  • Flying Taco

    Playa Sámara

    A laid-back, Tex-Mex bar near the soccer field. It's open for lunch – and the grub is recommended – but it's more fun to come at night, when you can also…

  • Pablito's

    Playa Sámara

    One of the last Tico bars left, Pablito and family have a simple outdoor space, a bit of music and the occasional barnyard animal wandering through. Nice…

  • Bar Arriba

    Playa Sámara

    The requisite sports bar in this surf town is located on a balcony overlooking the main drag. The place shows international sports on its flat screens, so…

  • Bar Olas

    Playa Sámara

    If you'd like to settle in for an evening of beers with the locals, check out Bar Olas on the north end of the beach. This archetypal seafront dive makes…