Fishing Playa Hermosa Costa Rica

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Playa Hermosa which translates to Beautiful Beach, is one of the most famous beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It has a combination of turquoise waters, ridges of volcanic rock and the tropical forest in the backyard which makes it a paradise for tourists.

This beach is a winner of the blue flag which is an award given to beaches that have very high environmental standards as well as great safety facilities.

hermosa beach
hermosa beach

Playa Hermosa which translates to Beautiful Beach, is one of the most famous beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It has a combination of turquoise waters, ridges of volcanic rock and the tropical forest in the backyard which makes it a paradise for tourists.

This beach is a winner of the blue flag which is an award given to beaches that have very high environmental standards as well as great safety facilities.

It should be taken into account that there is more than one “Playa Hermosa” in Costa Rica, among them: Guanacaste, Jaco, Uvita and Santa Teresa, so you must be sure where you are going to be to avoid misunderstandings.

The beach we are talking about here is located on the northwest coast of Costa Rica along the Pacific Ocean, in Guanacaste. Below is a Google Map with the location so that you clear any doubts.

Things to do!

There is a lot of outdoor activities that you can do in Hermosa beach, including:

  • Sportfishing: Fishing Playa Hermosa Costa Rica is known for the excellence and great variety of its fish. There are excellent fishing spots to enjoy a total adrenaline experience.
  • Surfing: Hermosa beach is not a good spot for surfing, but it is close to some of the best areas in Costa Rica to practice this activity.
    • Ollie’s Point at Playa Grande Potrero: this is a world-class right break that can run up to 300 yards.
    • Tamarindo Beach: There are plenty of left and right surf breaks here to suit all tastes and experience levels.
    • Witch’s Rock at Playa Naranjo: this is a world-class right break that can run up to 250 yards.
  • Relaxation: you can have relaxing walks on the beach, do some snorkeling, enjoy the wonderful sunsets on the Pacific horizon or stay at your hotel enjoying the oceanfront view.

Hermosa Beach Fishing Charters

We can pick you up by the tour boat at Playa Hermosa at 7:30 am.
Here we have boats for inshore and offshore tours. TAKE A LOOK TO OUR BOATS!

Inshore Fishing Tours: these are an excellent option when you go as a family or with small children and want to have a good time and a good day of fishing, because they are very exciting and entertaining but somewhat calmer and usually with less waves. Here you can aim for these fish: Roosterfish, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Snapper, Wahoo, Jack, Mackerel and Grouper.

Offshore Fishing Tours: these are perfect for people who want to live a total adrenaline experience while going in search of bigger and more exotic fish that are mostly found in these areas. Here you can aim for the inshore fish plus: Marlin and Sailfish.

Oceanfront Hotels

Hermosa beach offers tourists and locals a wide variety of hotels and Airbnb in an impressive natural environment with tropical forests in the backyard.

Here are some great all-inclusive hotel options:

  • Bosque del Mar Hotel
  • Condovac Hotel
  • Villas Son Hotel

If you are looking for cheaper options consider staying closer to Flamingo or Brasilito beach.

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Location

Hermosa beach is located at the northwest coast of Costa Rica along the Pacific Ocean.
It is 30 min by car from the Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR).