Soda La Perla
Sodas & Local Food · Nicoya Peninsula · Casados, ceviche and fish
Family-run soda a few streets from Sámara beach with a loyal local following: big casados, ceviche and fried fish at fair prices in a cozy, no-frills room.
- Hours
- Mon closed; Tue-Sat 07:00-19:00; Sun 07:00-14:00
- Ratings
- 4.6 on Google (578) · 4.6 on Tripadvisor (212)
Dishes to try
casado · casado con pescado · ceviche · arroz con camarones
Contact & directions
- Phone: +506 2656 0241
- Location: 9.876752, -85.534058 — Google Maps · Waze
Secret spots nearby
- Cangrejal Tide Pools (west of Sámara)Nature spot · Free · hidden gemRocky shoreline at the west end of Sámara bay where low tide uncovers pools with crabs, puffer fish, wading birds and, reportedly, moray eels.
- Sámara Saturday Market (Feria)Local shop · FreeA tree-shaded Saturday market (7 am to 2 pm) with fresh tropical fruit and vegetables, fish, homemade street food, crafts and live music.
- Playa SámaraBeach · FreeA reef-sheltered bay with gentle waves, a relaxed Tico village behind it and little Isla Chora offshore — the most family-friendly swimming beach on the peninsula.
- Isla ChoraNature spot · about $10A forested islet just off Sámara beach, reached by kayak, boat or a strong swim, with a small beach, reef snorkeling and iguanas and pelicans on the rocks.
- Playa Buena VistaBeach · Free · hidden gemA long, wild beach just west of Sámara with river mouths and mangroves at both ends — great for empty walks, birding and wide sunsets.
- Playa CarrilloBeach · FreeA near-perfect crescent of white sand fringed with coconut palms, with calm water and not a building on the beach — a local favorite just south of Sámara.