Costa Rica has rapidly become the most popular surfing destination worldwide, and its not just because it has brilliant surfing conditions to suit all standards. Costa Rica surfing is to experience volcanic black sand, squeaky white sand and craggy reefs all make for a new experience round every corner.

Playa Hermosa is a small community of surfer friendly bars and small restaurants which are located by the beach with many having views of the surf. Because the surf in Playa Hermosa is more challenging than nearby Jaco, this area attracts a more intermediate to experienced surfers.

Playa Hermosa is a beach break that sticks out into the Pacific, assuring constant swell. You will rarely be surfing under head high here and it can be perfect sometimes, delivering a perfect barrel. Hermosa is actually a several mile long stretch of surf beach, and you can go surfing anywhere along beach and experience incredible conditions as the sand bars shift regular and it closes out more at low tide, but can still produce a barrel. Better to go surfing Mid-high tide.

You will be staying exclusively at our beach front location and opposite your room there is a perfect right hand beach break just a few steps away. All rooms have air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, terrace or balcony, and private bathrooms with hot water showers. Food and beverage service is available at the pool area.

Along the beach you will get to enjoy a lot of breath-taking points, like Tulin and El Almendro. There is also a wildlife refuge for the Olive Pacific Ridley Turtle. The turtles come ashore and lay their eggs from June through December. This is the perfect place to just relax and enjoy the quiet easy going peace of this unique area.

If you are looking for the best surfing in Costa Rica, this location at Hermosa Beach is among the most popular Costa Rican beaches among surfers.