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bleusky2003
This is a fun/cheap activate for families visiting Santa Teresa. Rent some snorkel gear and wait for low tide. The rocks start to poke out of the surf and you can float and explore for hours! We saw many variety of fish, sea stars and eels! Our 9 and 12 year olds loved it - as did we. Very secluded. Rarely saw more than 5 people around us for the 3 hours we spent there. Make sure you have a 4 wheel drive to get there!
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RobOnMV
We've stayed in Santa Teresa for a few years in a row, however, when wanting to take beginners surfing lessons we were encouraged to go to Playa Hermosa, where the surf was better for beginners. While we love Santa Teresa's beach, and in comparison to so many others it a beauty, Playa Hermosa has it's own beauty for sure. It's much less steep than ST, fewer rocks, and the big thing is that I believe it's someway part of Cabo Blanco park. This I believe since I saw a sign about not taking shells and such. The result is that there's many few people than at ST, no houses/inns just in back of all those coconut trees, and it's truly unspoiled. If the sun is too hot, then there are countless trees to lay under stretching the length of the beach.There are no down sides to this beach except I didn't notice any restrooms, and you will need to pack water and food. Can't wait to visit again next year.
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716stefanic
Playa Hermosa is a great beach and has nice rolling waves to surf in. It is surrounded by nature and it is peaceful and not at all crowded. Bring your own water, towels and such as there is nothing but sand and surf. You can rent a surfboard for $10 just down the road. They also have rash guards for you if you ask. Fun times.
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Travelling2011014
Huge beach, very beautiful view, no infrastructure available and very roots environment. Family place and small waves for any age.
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mortirolo
easier to learn than in Santa Teresa. Can be a few too many people at times - go out with a good instructor to start (Costa Rica Surf and SUP).
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megumib
Gorgeous beach , quiet, usually not a lot of people . Tide pools , I would recommend as a relaxing , calm beach with few amenities so bring your own stuff.
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EvertonEhrhardt
Great beach to enjoy by couple, family or friends. Beautiful view, trees, white sand.The ocean is great for bathing, even if you have young kids.Best beach in the region of Mal Pais - Santa Teresa
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NSKramer
Playa Hermosa, on the Nicoya Peninsula just north of Playa Santa Teresa and the town of Santa Teresa itself, is a flat sand beach about 1-1/2 km long, bounded at each end by volcanic rock fall. It is perfect for running, walking, general beachcombing (but don't attempt to bring home any souvenirs - most everything is protected.) It has a great surf break for beginners. It is almost never crowded, and is very peaceful. I love to walk there just after dawn - daybreak is often spectacular! Watch the tides, though - you can't walk around those rock outcroppings in high tide, although you can walk or run the length of the beach itself with no trouble.
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Molejabs
Long stretch of beach the is pristine with excellent waves for beginners. Not easy to reach so pretty quiet compared to the beaches closer to Santa Teresa.
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SoCalDoug
Great beach for surfing but it can get crowded at peak times; especially high tide. Great spot to learn to surf.