Samara ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Samara
What our students said about Samara
I felt safe. I appreciated the beach and the local restaurants. I bought some light shirts because it was so hot. Everyone was nice. I didn't take public transportation while I was there. I enjoyed a little nightlife.
As a woman traveling alone it was not possible to try the night life. The dogs are out of control and unpredictable. They also defend the families on the beach.
Switzerland
The city in combination with the beach is great. Lots of opportunities for social life or just the beach. Overall also recommended for longer stays.
Germany
Samara is very nice compared to San Jose: there are no barbed wires around the houses. Still it would not be wise to wander around night time.
Finland
The nightlife isn't that good, except for the Arriba bar. The groceries are very expensive. Apart from that Sámara is a city in paradise.
Germany
Nice little town on the beach with many souvenir shops, pubs and restaurants. Unfortunately, many of them were closed at the time.
The nice thing about Sámara is the beach, otherwise the town or village doesn't offer much. There are some excellent restaurants
Switzerland
Samara is a small place on a fantastic bay, with quite a lot of tourist shops and bars. It's a bit of real "Tico" life.
Germany
Super location, with a fantastic beach where you can swim really well.
Germany
Small town with a few restaurants. High prices in high season.
Germany
Beautiful little place, here you get to know the Pura Vida
Germany
(Still) beautifully simple and endearing.
Germany
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Samara
The teachers explained things really well and were always helpful and answered questions really well.
4 April 2024
Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeks
Student age: 43 years
The school was excellent. During the three weeks I was there I had two teachers. They were both very good. The school was well organized and the office staff were very nice and helpful. The school was clean and well organized. I appreciated that the classrooms had 4-6 students and they were air conditioned. I have only good things to say about the school.
4 April 2024
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 58 years
Very good teachers, right on the beach, lockers, super nice garden, showers, changing room
11 March 2024
Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 week
Student age: 61 years
They were very well organised and I thought both the group and the teacher were very good. The material was taught really well.
6 February 2024
Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 week
Student age: 59 years
Very nice, generally motivated teachers. The school is beautifully located, directly by the water
6 February 2023
Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeks
Student age: 57 years
Information about Samara
Key Facts about Samara
- Price index excluding rent: 43* (57% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 28* (72% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:35* (65% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Costa Rica average):
0.00 CRC (24% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 120 V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
Events in Samara
25 July 2024On this day, Costa Rica celebrates the annexation of the region of Guanacaste. It is a very happy day with parades and dancers on the streets, horse pageants and cattle shows. People re-unite with their family and friends for this celebration that can last an entire week!