Beach Bar

El Ancla Beach Bar & Restaurant

Samara, Nicoya · $$

Verified against live sources on August 13, 2026

El Ancla Beach Bar & Restaurant is a family-run, beachfront restaurant in Samara serving ceviche, patacones, chifrijo and whole grilled fish with views of Isla Chora. It has a full bar and beach loungers, with live music some evenings. The restaurant is closed on Mondays.

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