Playa Hermosa

Along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, the beach directly south of Jaco Costa Rica is the famous surfing Mecca, Playa Hermosa. The beach front here is clean and beautiful with large crashing waves that bring advanced and professional surfers from around the world.

While strong undercurrents make the waters of Playa Hermosa less than ideal for casual swimmers, an afternoon stroll along the picturesque shoreline followed by a breathtaking sunset amid the massive waves and natural rock formations is truly a sight to see. The short, scenic drive along the ocean-side drive that separates the south end of Jaco Costa Rica from the quiet community of Playa Hermosa is less than 10 minutes by taxi.