laya Hermosa in the
province of Puntarenas in And because of the fierce
Costa Rica is a surfing currents of the waters in Playa
haven, known the world over for Hermosa, only the best and expert
having the finest and most surfers can brave the swells in
consistent surge worldwide. It is these tough waters. As such, the
located about five kilometers town of Playa Hermosa annually
south of party beach town Jaco, hosts the International
or about 10 minutes away by ride, Quicksilver Surf Championships,
where there also are everyday held every August, where hundreds
conveniences such as restaurants, of the world’s top wave riders
bars, stores, banks and the like. contend against each other and
Also, it is a quick drive away against the hard-hitting waves of
from San Jose, the capital city Playa Hermosa, which can go up to
of Costa Rica. Certainly, Playa as high as 13 feet. One
Hermosa is one of the most sought particular surf break that has
after real estate markets in come to be one of the most
Puntarenas. notorious is situated right in
front of a huge tree which locals
It attracts local and foreign have labeled as “El Almendro,”
wave riders, particularly meaning the “Almond Tree.” It is
professionals, all year round, then no surprise that several
making them a huge chunk of the surf shops dot the stretch of
tourist assemblage that regularly black sand of Playa Hermosa,
flocks to this enthralling beach which store surfing equipment and
town. It is said that the months rent out surfboards.
from April to November are the
grandest times to ride the waves Needless to say, the waters of
in Playa Hermosa, with the tide Playa Hermosa are not ideal for
high and getting even higher. swimming in. This does not mean
that not much else can be done in Nonetheless, a lot of people
this beach, however. Playa still buy realty in this place
Hermosa tends to be quiescent that many consider as a “slice of
most of the time, and you can heaven.” The spectacular view,
take advantage of the tranquility the lush environment and the
to put your feet up and relax. coastal location are well worth
You may also opt to drive a mere more than the price that you can
45 minutes to nearby Manuel put down for a piece of property
Antonio National Park, which is here.
the most renowned national park
in Costa Rica. Still another Also, Playa Hermosa remains as an
option would be to head over to attractive real estate venture
the Playa Hermosa Wildlife for speculators because, being a
Refuge, which is the nesting beach town and considering its
ground of the Olive Ridley sea immense popularity as evidenced
turtles. by the hundreds of surfers and
other tourists that come here
Quite fairly, it comes as little yearly, prices are still expected
surprise that accommodations, and to grow steadily, or even mount,
real estate in general, in Playa over the coming years.
Hermosa is hardly economical.
There are a lot of high-end
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