Playa Hermosa boasts more than 3 miles of beachfront and is home to some of Costa Rica’s best waves!

Located just 15 minutes from Escaleras Escape, this beautiful beach offers several breaks, including Caldera, a river mouth break with great lefts.

For beginners, the best time to surf is around high tide, while the more experienced surfers can handle the powerful steep waves that low tides tend to bring in.

Playa Hermosa is a beautiful sandy beach making it the perfect spot for a relaxing day in the hammock, a nice beach run, or for the more adventurous types, it’s an amazing surf spot.

Playa Hermosa is equipped with lifeguards and a small beach market so bring some colones — you’ll definitely want to some delicious fresh coconuts!

Getting There

Google Maps Pin Here

Turn right at Blue Butterfly Rock and drive to the 4 corners.

The roads on the mountain are continuously changing so make sure to Message Blake or Barbara to get their recommended road for you and your guests!

Once at the bottom of the mountain, take a left onto the Costanera Sur Highway and drive for about 5km. You will see a big green sign on the right side of the road that says “Playa Hermosa.” Do not turn at the sign, rather start to slow down and take your next right. You will see a small blue “National” sign. Turn at the sign.

Pull in and you’ll have the option of going left or right. Find a spot amongst the trees to park and enjoy :).