Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica Travel Blogs

It's a Jungle Out There
Nov 28, 2007 (49 photos)

... We headed "home" to Las Olas for our last 6 nights to enjoy Aaron's cooking and the extra power of the waves of Playa Hermosa. Unfortunately, the swell was dying here too, with only small weak waves. Cameron (part owner of Las Olas) and Christian (employee ...

all around the world....
Aug 1, 2009 (19 photos)

... the world come together to partake in the festivities! Mindy and a few other girlfriends went down to Jaco, Costa Rica to Playa Hermosa (Hermosa Beach). There was over a million people there…it was crazy! Saw some breathtakingly talented surfers out ...

Beer Ratings and Marc's Place
May 21, 2003 (2 photos)

... vinegar...motor oil and vinegar. Marc, a French Canadian from Sherbrooke owns the place we're staying at on Hermosa Beach in Costa Rica. He's very much an environmentalist who works tirelessly to protect the natural habitat of Hermosa. Marc's place is ...

surfing, smoothies and spanish!!!
Aug 10, 2009 (10 photos)

... nothing but Spanish speaking with soooo many new people I met! On Friday, Devon and I went out to 'the backyard’ in Playa Hermosa with the Ireland surf team who competed in the Billabong Surfing Games this past week.  It’s a fact that ...

Playa Hermosa Again
Feb 10, 2008 (8 photos)

We are back at the Iguana Inn at Playa Hermosa, after our trip to the Secret Beach where we camped with Patrick.  We went to a hotel called Hotel Man Gaby.  It was recommended by some people we met on the beach.  There was a girl at the ...

Todo Bien
Nov 24, 2008 (8 photos)

... I can think of a few things that I have been doing.  Regarding my travels I went to Volcan Poas with my familia, Playa Hermosa, Sarchi, and San Jose.  All of the previously mentioned places were beautiful in their own way.  Additionally, I ...

Surfer's Paradise? Cockroaches and smell...yes!
May 27, 2008 (21 photos)

... of CSI! By the time we reached the coast it was getting dark so we decided to stop at Playa Hermosa which is just 5 kms past the Benidorm of Costa Rica - Jaco. All the area is full of surfers hostels, shops and restaurants. One immediately understands ...

Costa Rica
Aug 7, 2008

Relatively easy trip into Costa Rica...sort of overcast, but not too bad...shortly after I arrived at the hotel, a storm hit and dumped quite a bit of rain on us, but neither that nor the thunderstorm deterred the surfing crowd from finishing some sets. I, ...

Playa Hermosa
Jan 16, 2008 (5 photos)

... and ended our stay in Montezuma early and headed for Jaco by speed boat.  When we arrived on central pacific we headed for Playa Hermosa to see the famous black sand beach.  On the way down a ¨jovial¨ southern women asked if it would be okay ...

Playa Hermosa
Feb 4, 2008 (5 photos)

The bus ride was crowded.  We got off at the wrong stop and a very nice Costa Rican couple gave us a ride.  The man was holding a large fish out of the car window (23 kilos) but they insisted on taking us right to our hotel. The hotel is fun.& ...

Surfing
Aug 9, 2008

Well, someone needs to remind me that the tropics and my skin tone do not mix well. I decided to go for a run the other day, with my shirt off, and I am paying for that. The surf has been pretty good - wiped out for the first time today, and was ...

The World's Most Unsuccessful Snorkelling Trip
Oct 20, 2006

Alasdair saw 1 fish - it was brown. Alasdair cut his ankle on a rock. Nicola got scared by the waves and got out after 5 minutes having seen nothing. We both got completely soaked walking back to the car.

My Friend the Ocean
Feb 25, 2007

My Friend the Ocean - by Simon Dunne The Ocean is my friend. I swim in it and it makes me feel good. I like to bring my board with me sometimes but the ocean doesn´t like that. It sends waves to punish me. I don´t like being punished. But sometimes the ...

Playa Hermosa
Jan 12, 2006

... water is not too clear, only about 20 feet of visibility (like Grand Cayman is 200 feet. ). Tommorrow we are off to explore Playa Coco. Its about a 10 minute bus ride, supposed to be a fishing village. All is well, healthy and happy. except for the sunburn ...

costa rica 2002
Oct 27, 2002 (43 photos)

Playa Hermosa means 'beautiful beach' and is a quiet place to stay with friendly people jamming to Bob Marley. The fruit markets are colorful and tasty. We preferred staying here rather than in Jaco. It was quieter and friendlier. We had an amazing room ...

Happy Happy Hanukkah
Dec 15, 2006

... ; There was a prayer and communion before, then we mowed down on some good grub.  It was really interesting to be in Costa and celebrating Hanukkah with people from all around the world.  I didn´t know what to bring, so I brought a pineapple!  ...

Boca Barranca
Apr 3, 2009 (5 photos)

The second longest left in the world came with a very high price.  Boca Barranca is about one hour northwest of Playa Hermosa.  When a pretty big south swell hits, you can ride the left almost 500 yards.  But, the paddle to the wave is over ...

Playa Hermosa-Costa Rica
Jul 20, 2007

... Liberia. The bus drop you off on the highway and have to walk 200m to the bus station where I caught the 3:30pm bus to Playa Hermosa. This playa is not for backpackers at all. I stayed in Ecotel for $15 per night. The place is so peacefull and nice. You ...

Surfing Playa Hermosa
Apr 3, 2009

... first time surfing out front.  It was a solid 6-8 feet and definitely the most heavy wave I surfed.  I wiped out on a huge set and was held under for more than 30 seconds.  Surfing Costa Rica....no risk no reward. pics/vids coming soon

Bienvenido a Playa Hermosa!!
Apr 2, 2009 (5 photos)

... ; We stumbled out of bed, packed our bags, ate a quick breakfast, and we were off.  The two hour ride to Playa Hermosa was awesome.  Christian was a mellow dude and the country itself is pretty laid back and mellow.  Let's just say everyone ...

Ode to Holidays and Computer troubles...
Jul 25, 2009

... woo! but anywho, i was given this last weekend as vacation time and headed to a cute, but very westernized town called Playa Hermosa...where many of the houses were mini mansions, lived in once or twice a year by american/european millionairs and their ...

New Year's Eve!
Dec 24, 2006 (3 photos)

New Year's Eve in Costa Rica!  We had a nice vegetarian Christmas meal, drank some wine, exchanged some gifts... then went to a rave on the beach! 

Playa Hermosa
Feb 4, 2007 (7 photos)

I finally made it out of Puntarenas. I just got back from Playa Hermosa/Jaco. I loved it. The beaches are different there. There is big black sand and pebbles. And it was soooooo hot and humid. But the fauna is greener and bigger and beautiful. Oh and did ...

Basking on the Beach
Dec 16, 2008

Yesterday we headed North, up the Pacific coast to a rather unspoilt spot called Playa Hermosa. We went in relative luxury via Interbus which is a private bus company. The roads are fairly slow, not from traffic but from potholes and construction. We chose ...

Playa Hermosa
Nov 22, 2006

... Jaco.  Not a huge fan of Jaco life, but Hermosa is beautiful and tranquil.  Currently living at Cabinas Playa Hermosa: http://www.fbsurfboards.com/surfcamp/ Going to be working at a smoothie/internet bar right on the beach soon, which I'm ...

Playa Hermosa
Feb 8, 2009 (9 photos)

Nach Samara sind wir an der Küste weitergefahren Richtung Playa Hermosa. Der kleine Strand im Norden von Guanacaste hatte am Wochenende viele Einheimische (Ticos) sowie einige Amerikaner, welche die Ferien wie wir genossen haben. Da es in dieser Woche ...

Cultura de Costa Rica
Apr 3, 2009 (5 photos)

I have to admit the food and drinks here in Costa Rica are amazing.  We've eaten nothing but fresh blackened/grilled mahi mahi and ahi every day.  The restaurant in our hotel has the best food I've had while traveling.  Here are some of the ...

Coffee and Steak
Feb 22, 2007 (4 photos)

... , basically, isn't bad. After a couple of days at the villa at Playa Panama, Jennah and I have moved to the Villas Sol at Playa Hermosa which is more of a resort with a hotel attached and more security. There's no dvd player or direct tv, but it certainly ...

Playa Hermosa
Dec 2, 2009 (32 photos)

... to the airport for the night flight in.  Only one flight a day comes in and its at 8:30 pm. We drove 20km away to Playa Hermosa and called the rental agency of the villa we had reserved for the end of our trip to see if we could have it early for the ...

Miravilles
Aug 11, 2008 (4 photos)

Our first tour was the Miravalles Volcano Adventure; Gustavo was our driver and our guide, and he answered so many questions about Costa Rica. The zip line was excellent and the tour operators were very helpful and patient with us. That tour included an ...