Playa Hermosa: Costa Rica's Beloved Beach Town

Playa Hermosa: Costa Rica's Beloved Beach Town

Don't miss a thing when visiting Guanacaste! This guide contains everything you need to know to plan your perfect escape to Hermosa Beach! Check out the area's best restaurants, the top things to do in Guanacaste, where to stay, and more! You'll also find information on packing and which destinations you should head to after Hermosa. Written by a Coco/Hermosa local ☀️ Here I showcase all the information I've gather after 2 years of living in this area!
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Playa Hermosa means beautiful beach in Spanish, and it is just that! This beach is 1 mile (2km) long of striking, volcanic sand.

Located just 30 minutes from the Liberia Airport, Playa Hermosa is a quiet beach town that has many amenities. It is home to many tried and true restaurants, classy spas, and a quaint movie theatre. It is also just a ten minute drive from the famous Playas del Coco, the most lively town in the Carrillo area.

Here you can see some of the most beautiful sunsets that the Pacific coast has to offer. The beach offers the perfect viewing spot during many months as the year. You can literally see the sun set into the ocean!

What's the weather like? 

Playa Hermosa is located in Guanacaste, one of the seven provinces of Costa Rica. Of all of Costa Rica, Guanacaste has the least amount of rain! That means that whichever month you are coming to visit, you will likely enjoy a sunny morning and hot, tropical weather.

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Hi! I'm Kimi, your Costa Rica expert! ☀️ I've been living in Guanacaste, Costa Rica for three years now, but I have been a repeat traveler to CR since 2016! My experiences have enabled me to create carefully crafted content inspired by local knowledge ✨ ➡️ Living in Costa Rica has given me the opportunity to get to know Costa Rica's top destinations authentically. Before living in Guanacaste, I lived in Heredia, outside of San Jose, for 5 months. From Tamarindo to Puerto Jimenez, Monteverde to Uvita, Puerto Viejo to Playas del Coco, I've had the opportunity to travel to all different destinations & discover many hidden gems off the typical Costa Rica itinerary. As far as types of travel, I'm a big advocate of slow travel, but I have done many different kinds of travel within CR. I have planned or helped others plan backpacking, family, & girl trips to this beautiful country. Working as an international teacher has given me a different perspective in advising longer trips to Costa Rica. I've learned many tips and tricks for finding community, getting around without a car, leasing an apartment, learning Spanish, renting a vehicle, and thriving in the hot province of Guanacaste 🏜 It's very important to me, as a traveler, that I understand the cultural context of the country I am traveling to. My goal is to help my clients feel comfortable and confident in Costa Rica, while respecting this country's unique norms and culture. My itineraries & guides are designed with all kinds of travelers in mind. From solo traveling to family trips, I've helped many people plan their dream vacation to Costa Rica. My goal is for you to experience Costa Rica at its most authentic, getting to know and interact with its unique culture and biodiversity. I’m excited for all that awaits you when you answer the call to this natural wonderland. I’m happy to help in whatever way I can along the way! Pura vida! https://costaticatravel.com/
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