Playa Hermosa, North Puntarenas is one of the top surfing areas in the central Pacific coast. Costa Rica vacations are popular with surfing enthusiasts. Although it’s a popular surfing area it has many peaks up and down the beach where surfers can find a lot of room on head high peaks during most times of the year. Play Hermosa includes several miles of beach and people can go surfing anywhere along the beach.

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Playa Hermosa has a powerful and consistent beach break assuring a constant swell. Sometimes the beach provides a nice barrel while at other times the barreling waves are all over the place. The waves are larger during the raining season, from May through December. One of the well known breaks at Playa Hermosa is situated in front of a large tree known as ‘El Almendro’ or the ‘Almond tree.’

Costa Rica vacations are popular with surfers from all over the world. Playa Hermosa is a challenging surfing area, thus it attracts experienced surfers. It’s one of the top surfing destinations for professionals in Cost Rica. Costa Rica beach houses are one of the popular places to visit. People should realize the currents are very strong and are not ideal for swimming. The beach has numerous economical surfboard rental shops. Every year in August the beach hosts the Quicksilver Surf Championships which attract expert surfers from all over the world.

If you want to take some time off from surfing Playa Hermosa is a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery. You can take a day trip to the popular Manuel Antonio National Park or visit the Playa Hermosa Wildlife Refuge. The refuge protects the Olive Ridley sea turtles that show up to nest every year.

Have a great time surfing while staying at one of the excellent Costa Rica vacation rentals!