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.
Playa Hermosa Guanacaste Best Things to Do
The Marlin del Rey Catamaran Tour is a great activity for family and friends to enjoy ocean breezes and coastline scenery while sipping delicious tropical drinks. Feel the wind in your hair and bask in the sun while sailing breezily past bays and sandy beaches.
4 hrs
From $77This tour is for intermediate surfers. Your surfing guide will take you on a boat ride to surf in the Guanacaste Conservation Area. A professional surfing instructor will join you in the water and help you to get the most out of your surfing experience. Besides great surfing, this area has beautiful beaches and waters that are frequented by dolphins and whales.
4 hrs
From $384Area Guide
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.
Feedback From Travelers
this was another great place to visit. The hotel and the staff were superb. it was a great place to relax after having been on a long trip.
Loved this beach as it was less touristy than playa coco or other resort beaches. Will definitely return here - thanks for the recommendation!
Playa Hermosa is truly Hermosa (beautiful). It was tranquil and the staff at the hotel were very personable and accommodating. It was a great way to end our trip!
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Playa Hermosa Guanacaste Things To Do
- Places Nearby
- Matapalo Guanacaste8 km.
- Ocotal5 km.
- Papagayo Gulf4 km.
- Playa del Coco2 km.
- Playa Flamingo13 km.
- Playa Grande Guanacaste18 km.
- Culebra Bay34 km.
- Playa del Coco6 km.
- Liberia35 km.
- Bahia Salinas99 km.
- Rincon de La Vieja93 km.