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Samara Trails

Samara, Guanacaste · $$

Verified against live sources on August 15, 2026

Samara Trails leads a three-hour guided naturalist hike through the privately protected Werner Sauter Biological Reserve, one of the few private reserves in Guanacaste. The route crosses a former cattle farm and mango plantation before entering tropical dry forest with old-growth trees. Tours run twice daily by appointment and include transportation.

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