Playa Hermosa Guanacaste
Hermosa, which means "beautiful" in Spanish, is an aptly named gray-sand beach that perches between two mountains. In fact there are two Playas Hermosa, the other being in the Central Pacific Coast near Jaco while Guanacaste's Playa Hermosa is situated between Playa del Coco and Playa Panama, Hermosa is seldom as crowded as its neighbors. It is a fabulous getaway for those seeking quality relaxation.
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While Hermosa Beach maintains an overall laidback atmosphere, it has grown as an epicenter of ongoing development. The town of Hermosa runs from north to south along its beachfront, becoming more sparsely populated toward the south. Large hotel complexes on the northern end head most construction in the area, while the south retains a more relaxed atmosphere.
Services in town are abundant, offering excellent shopping, food, bars, and tourist activities. The coast of Hermosa Beach is renowned for its outstanding marine fauna, and visitors can enjoy this ocean life through activities such as snorkeling, sport fishing, and scuba diving. Horseback riding along the beach is another great way for people to take in the beautiful surroundings.
Accommodations in Hermosa mostly cater to those seeking mid-range or luxury rooms. However, sparse budget rooms are also available. Hermosa Beach is a short 20-minute drive, along a paved road, from Liberia's Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport. A car trip or bus ride from San Jose takes approximately five hours along the Inter-American Highway.
A number of national parks lie within a short traveling distance from Hermosa Beach: Rincon de la Vieja National Park (Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja), Palo Verde National Park (Parque Nacional Palo Verde), and Santa Rosa National Park (Parque Nacional Santa Rosa). These parks provide a great opportunity to view wildlife and experience a few of Costa Rica's diverse ecosystems.
Moments to look forward to
A Real Taste of Costa Rica
We wanted to take the kids to Costa Rica to appreciate the ecotourism. Monteverde region blew us away with the Twilight Walk, Children's Eternal Rainforest and the cabins and greenhouse at Los Pinos, including the cabins designed to profit from natural light in the washrooms. The butterfly garden tour in Monteverde was my father's favourite of the many tours that we took and my children appreciated the coffee tour in Arenal for the hot chocolate that we made and for Gustavo's enthusiasm and interaction with the kids. Exposure to the nature was one thing but seeing how the society embraces nature for conservation was truly impressive.
Marlin del Rey Catamaran Tour Playa del Coco
A Romantic Adventure in The Making
Our favorite part of the trip was experiencing all of the wildlife, monkeys, birds, butterflies and the scenery was GORGEOUS! Each portion of our two-week stay went according to plan, and we have many fond memories for our next trip!
Buena Vista Mega Combo Adventure
Self Driving Exploration Through Nature
A beautiful country with very friendly people everywhere we went
Sensoria Tour
A Grand Adventure with Friends
We wanted zip lines, cloud forests, hot springs and relaxing on the beach. Anywhere was AWESOME! Very easy to work with. It's your vacation your way.
Diamante Horseback Riding Tour
A Sun-Filled Tropical Vacation for Four
We planned this tropical getaway with our friends, and Tracy from Anywhere helped us find the best accommodations to stay at. From rainforests to beaches, Costa Rica has so much beautiful scenery to offer!
Half Day Fun at the Ocean
Adventure Pass
Guanacaste Scuba Diving
Discovery Pass
Santa Rosa National Park Guided Hike and Liberia City Tour
Early Morning Bird Watching Tour - Guanacaste
Incredible Stays
Hotel Playa Hermosa Bosque del Mar
Hotel Playa Hermosa "Bosque del Mar' is located in the sunny province of Guanacaste, on Playa Hermosa. This beach features an ideal combination of clear ocean waters and beautiful soft sand beaches. Come relax and enjoy the tranquility while watching the monkeys and iguanas play in the surrounding trees.
Villa del Sueño Hotel
Villa del Sueño is right next to Guanacaste’s Playa Hermosa Beach. Go here to have a convenient jumping-off point for exploring Guanacaste’s many beaches.
Hotel ManGaby
Hotel ManGaby is located in the stunning province of Guanacaste, on Playa Hermosa. Playa Hermosa is a serene, exotic beach surrounded by a calm bay, making it an ideal family getaway. In the town, you'll find restaurants, bars, clubs, grocery stores and much more. Guanacaste is an exquisite place to indulge in complete tropical paradise and fiery sunsets that will leave you awestruck.
El Velero Hotel
Hotel Velero is located in the beautiful province of Guanacaste, in Playa Hermosa. The Guanacaste region draws visitors for its incredible bird watching, stunning coastline and endless sunshine. Playa Hermosa is known for its idyllic beauty and lush surroundings as well as for its high environmental and safety standards, making this an excellent beach for families.
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