Powerfull and consistent beachbreak that sticks out into the Pacific, assuring constant swell. You will rarely be surfing under head high here.

It can be perfect sometimes, delivering a nice barrel, but at other times you might see the barelling waves all over the place, but have trouble finding that perfect wave for yourself!

Hermosa is actually a several mile long stretch of beach, and you can go surfing anywhere along beach. There are a few distinct areas people surf:

• Cabinas: right behind the cabinas that line the beach, Cabinas Las Olas being an example.
  
  
• The Gate: if you are coming from Jaco, right after you pass Cabinas Las Olas, turn right onto the dirt road.
  
  
• The Tree: Drive down a little more past the gate, and you will see a huge tree on your right, probaly with few surfer's cars parked underneath.
  
  
• Tulin Rivermouth: Continue driving past The Tree for a while, and your surfing at Tulin. VERY powerfull rivermouth beachbreak, usually a little bigger than the rest of Hermosa.

Take the paved road out of Jaco going south. After you pass Cabinas Loas olas, turn right onto the dirt road.

Loma Del Mar Surfcamp: These guys have the entire area wired, and they run ROVERCAM.COM. They take you surfing everyday to the best breaks in the area (hint: not just Hermosa!), and then video your surf session! Very cool, 3 meals a day included, Highly Recomended!!!

Cabinas Las Olas : You can see the break from these rooms, and some of the rooms have a kitchen. Clean. $30-$80/night/room.