Sámara and Nosara postcard-picture beaches with clear sand and abundant palm trees characterize the tourist belt of Ostional, Sámara, Nosara, Carrillo and Guiones, on the south coast of Guanacaste.

The beautiful bay of Samara houses coral reefs and calm waters, while Guiones is the favorite beach for surfers.

Ostional is the largest nesting area for the olive ridley turtle in Costa Rica and also a wildlife world famous refuge.

Originally a destination for adventurous tourists, the area has been differentiated towards an "organic tourism", where yoga, meditation centers and naturist kitchen are taking place among the surf schools, bed and breakfasts, and restaurants on the beach.