Town in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Can you drink tap water in Sámara?
Can you drink the tap water in Sámara?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is generally drinkable in the village, but AyA took over the supply from the local ASADA in late 2025 and residents report unannounced cuts. Many use filtered water.
Key facts
- In Sámara: Tap water is generally drinkable in the village, but AyA took over the supply from the local ASADA in late 2025 and residents report unannounced cuts. Many use filtered water.
- Across Costa Rica: Tap water is safe in San José and most towns; some beach and rural areas, including parts of the Caribbean coast, advise bottled or filtered.
- Safely managed drinking water: 81% of people in Costa Rica (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Costa Rica
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| La Fortuna | Yes, drinkable |
| San José | Yes, drinkable |
| Tamarindo | Filter or boil |
| Manuel Antonio | Yes, drinkable |
| Santa Teresa | Filter or boil |
| Monteverde | Yes, drinkable |
| Puerto Viejo | Filter or boil |
| Nosara | Filter or boil |
| Tortuguero | No, drink bottled |
| Jacó | Yes, drinkable |
| Uvita | Filter or boil |
| Playas del Coco | Yes, drinkable |
| Sámara | Yes, drinkable |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Sámara?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is generally drinkable in the village, but AyA took over the supply from the local ASADA in late 2025 and residents report unannounced cuts. Many use filtered water.
Can you drink tap water in Costa Rica?
Tap water is safe in San José and most towns; some beach and rural areas, including parts of the Caribbean coast, advise bottled or filtered.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT)
- CCSS (public health)
- Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport
- La Nación: Sámara water supply taken over by AyA
- Bus Costa Rica: shared shuttle Sámara to Liberia
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