Playa Hermosa
Playa Hermosa
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renee636
Victoria, Canada146 contributions
Jan 2023
This beach is wonderful to walk along during the sunset. It is very clean, also there are lots of trees adjacent to the beach for wildlife to enjoy.
Written 1 February 2023
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Sam S
10 contributions
Jan 2023
We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was quite busy, didn't feel overcrowded like a California beach but there were lots of tourists and locals hanging out and enjoying the water and views of the landscape. For more views, if you drive around there are many scenic overlooks in the area that make for great photo ops. No shortage of shade, vendors, and restaurants around so you could easily spend all day at the beach.
Written 26 January 2023
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lindafrog
8 contributions
Dec 2022
If you want uncrowded clean beaches and natural beauty Playa Hermosa is the perfect place. If you want to party and do days of shopping go to Playa Coco a few miles away.
The Playa Hermosa beaches are warm and peaceful. Even the beach vendors are low key and gracious. As I look out on our cold snow covered landscape I am dreaming of Playa Hermosa with the wonderful views and great people. It is pura vida .
The Playa Hermosa beaches are warm and peaceful. Even the beach vendors are low key and gracious. As I look out on our cold snow covered landscape I am dreaming of Playa Hermosa with the wonderful views and great people. It is pura vida .
Written 14 January 2023
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Florene B
Jacksonville, FL1 contribution
Nov 2022
Best family vacation EVER! My husband and thre3 of our adult children and their spouses visited Costa Rica together. We shall return 😍
Written 3 December 2022
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Douglas M
Acworth, GA842 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Quiet Beautiful Beach Setting! Less busy than Coco Beach, this Pacific Coast Beach was pleasant with several nuce eateries, hotels, and an AiraBNB nearby. Only 30 minutes from Liberia Airport too! My wife loved the 1 hour sunset beach massage provided by Christina. We watched fishermen out on boats. The Sun sets were stunning!
Written 31 August 2022
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TOMLINSON16
Truro, UK11 contributions
Aug 2022
Casa Ventanas, an outstanding wow factor Villa with well appointed, superb spacious accommodation in an attractive layout. Outstanding location with spectacular views.
The website information mirrored and actually exceeded all our expectations on Casa Ventaras! Anazing
Fraiser, who was our own personal vacation representative, was excellent, there on our arrival and knowledge as to our questions on our accommodation and the local area. Frasier responded to our queries and actioned promptly and there to ensure all was well prior to leaving .
The website information mirrored and actually exceeded all our expectations on Casa Ventaras! Anazing
Fraiser, who was our own personal vacation representative, was excellent, there on our arrival and knowledge as to our questions on our accommodation and the local area. Frasier responded to our queries and actioned promptly and there to ensure all was well prior to leaving .
Written 22 August 2022
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Brix510
San Jose, CA952 contributions
Dec 2021
Hiked to this beach from near the edge of Playa del Coco and it was hilly and fun but also pretty tiring. Nice quaint beach with decent number of shops and a nice beach to chill at
Written 8 August 2022
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Highchops
Austin, TX73 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Freddy the owner of Salty Crew.. He Was Amazing!!. Took us out to catch game fishing. And with in 15 mins I was caught a 70 rooster fish and release it. Then he asked me if I wanted some fish to eat, I said sure.. So he took us out for red snapper, after another 1 1/2 hours and 15 large Red Snappers.. He's been fishing here over 50 years, he knows all the spots.
Written 6 August 2022
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Steven S
Columbus, OH8 contributions
Jul 2022
The perfect beach town in Costa Rica, but don’t tell anyone. Five or six good restaurants. A few hotels. A few nice home rentals. Beautiful beach. No crowds or traffic.
Written 24 July 2022
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Jeff7520
Castle Rock, CO340 contributions
May 2022
The beach isn't the most beautiful I've ever seen but the water is warm and for the most part it is quiet and scenic. There are some vendors on the beach that get a bit annoying but they do take no for an answer. Not sure I'd choose this beach or any of the Guanacaste beach areas on a next trip.
Written 3 June 2022
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EWWhite
McKinney, TX2 contributions
Do any hotels or resorts offer beach passes or beach access for a fee for the day?
DJBER
Dallas, TX25 contributions
Hi EWWhite- greetings from southern Collin County. :) I could be wrong, but I’m pretty sure that the beaches are public, so no passes will be needed. While we did stay at a beachfront resort hotel, we walked the entire length of Playa Hermosa beach, passing behind other beachfront properties, and were not once asked for a pass or where we were staying. Happy planning!
Cmfullertx
San Antonio, TX26 contributions
Looking for suggestions for transportation from airport to
hotel.
frannie1155040
Moose Jaw, Canada276 contributions
If you have more than two people and luggage get hold of costours( on facebook) we have used them for five years they will pick you up with a van and deliver you to your hotel.
GMG
Portland, OR
I’ll be staying in Playa Hermosa for 4 nights & want to visit Playas del Coco, Ocotal, and/or Panamà. I’m wondering about transportation. Most economical way, including public transit or a scooter rental, if that’s an option. I also wonder what’s realistic (2 beaches in one day?). I’d rather not rent a car (unless it’s super cheap & necessary), but also don’t want to be navigating & waiting for bus transfers all day. Is 2-3 beaches in 3 days realistic? Lastly, I’m interested in kayak/snorkeling & stand up paddle boarding. Thanks in advance for advice.
frannie1155040
Moose Jaw, Canada276 contributions
There are buses that run every hour between Liberia and playa Panama at very low cost they also run from Liberia to playa coco and to go from playa Hermosa to coco you have to change buses at the turnoff to plays Hermosa.
ForsterHelen
Wichita Falls, TX49 contributions
Hi, Forster. What would you like to know about this attraction? Hello! Are there any coral reefs close by the Bays? Are kayaks available from
beach vendors to rent by the hour? Thanks
Arturo_RP
San Jose, Costa Rica87 contributions
I can suggest you to rent kayaks from Adolfo. He is a guy that owns a boat and rents kayaks and snorkels. He can transport you near an island where you can snorkel. Try it.
tstuckey62
Uncasville, CT312 contributions
I read that no chairs or loungers are available to rent on the beach. Is there any store selling beach chairs in Playa Hermosa?
Yogapt
Mequon, WI13 contributions
We used the lounge chairs on the beach from some of the restaurants. As long as you order food and/ or drinks, they are free of charge. We used 6 of them for an entire day and it was not a problem.
Joanna C
7 contributions
We are booked for some tours with private tour guide Her son @spanglish tours. would like to know if he is known in the area and reputable tour company?
travelhappyseattle
Seattle, WA61 contributions
Sorry, I haven’t heard of them.
loca2boca
Salt Lake City, UT1 contribution
Were people surfing?
Richard-Martha
Lafayette, CO52 contributions
In May, the waves were not high enough to surf.
Hola. Voy tres dias a san jose, cuanto tiempo toma para llegar a playa hermosa y cual es la mejor forma de viajar? Es mejor pasar la noche ahi o regresar a San Jose?
Carolina V
79 contributions
Playa Hermosa-Jaco queda a 1:30 o 2 horas, dependiendo el tránsito. Es muy bonita y hay muy buen ambiente de noche, así que si la visita sería bueno quedarse a pasar la noche y regresar al día siguiente con fuerzas renovadas.
davidh240
Dallas, TX8 contributions
I am looking for a wheelchair accessible resort?
Chadbarnes
Beloit, WI40 contributions
I don't believe there is anything that would suit your needs. It's a pretty small beach town. No big resorts that we saw. We rented a vrbo condo and it was great
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- Hotels near Playa Hermosa:
- (0.22 km) La Gaviota Tropical
- (0.12 km) Beach House Hermosa - Great for Retreats! - Sleeps 18
- (0.16 km) Villa 4 Las Brisas-Award Winner!
- (0.14 km) Best of all it's only 1 minute walk from the beach
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- Restaurants near Playa Hermosa:
- (0.06 km) La Casita del Marisco
- (0.22 km) Roberto's Bar & Restaurant
- (0.25 km) El Velero Restaurant
- (0.21 km) Condovac La Costa
- (0.28 km) Pescado Loco
- Attractions near Playa Hermosa:
- (0.31 km) Mardigi Tours
- (0.37 km) Guanacaste Transfer
- (0.41 km) Costa Rica Sup & Yoga
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