Playa Hermosa, Jaco

Playa Hermosa, Jaco is one of Costa Rica’s most popular beaches in the Central Pacific Coast for surfing. With the most consistent surf, variety of breaks and great exposure to swells. Playa Hermosa is our advanced surfing beach with an incredible shore break, one of the strongest in the world, located no more than a 5 minute drive from Jaco attracts some of the greatest surfers to the area. Playa Jaco is where our beginners learn to surf in gentle waves in the South end of Jaco. The area of beach for Jaco stretches across over 2 km long with a great variety of surf for all learning levels. This entire area has a fun & casual community atmosphere, catering to tourists who want a nice relaxing lifestyle, with easy access to all local attractions, mountains, hotels, restaurants and for those who want to shop and see the city.

Mountains, Hiking, Adventure, Surf

One of the areas most biggest advantages is being the closest beach town to the San Jose airport (1.5 hours) away on paved roads. Easy access to some of the countries most beautiful parks including Manuel Antonio. With some of Costa Rica’s most accessible roads, comes a surf town that is home to a great variety of restaurants, luxury condos, surf shops and attractions. The area also paves way for some of the best adventures with trails for hiking, mountain biking, stand up paddling and outdoor fitness – so there is no shortage of outdoor adventures available in Playa Hermosa, Jaco.

This section of the website will tell you everything you need to know about booking your surf camp vacation in Playa Hermosa, Jaco including what to do, camp accommodations and the difference between our Jaco and Nosara locations.

A Snapshot of Playa Hermosa, Jaco

Seasons: Summer: Nov to May. Green Season: June to Nov. Open: All year round.
Main Airport: Approx 1.5 Hours from San Jose (SJO).
Beaches: Black sand beach with over 2 KM long of beach.
Waves: From Jaco to Hermosa, Beginner to Advanced Surfing.
Scenery: Picture perfect from Mountain to Ocean in one shot.
Best Words to Describe: Wildlife, Adventure, Mountains, Surf.
Main Difference Between Nosara & Santa Teresa? Click Here.

Hotel Club Del Mar, Jaco

In Jaco – our home base is Hotel Club Del Mar & all beginner surf lessons start right out front of this hotel. Located in the quiet end of South Jaco, you are surrounded by the rainforest, ocean breezes and scarlet macaws flying over announcing the sunset.

For more information: Club Del Mar

Tortuga Del Mar, Hermosa
Advanced Surf Package

For the surf tour, Del Mar Surf Camp provides choice of accommodations closest to your needs – being closest to the best surf. We offer Tortuga Del Mar, for groups and surfers who want to be close to the popular surf beach with variety of breaks in the area, located directly at Playa Hermosa, perfect for your own sunrise or sunset sessions right out front.

For more information: Tortuga Del Mar

Luxury Beachfront Condominiums (Groups, Min of 3)

Any choice of package or customized groups

For groups of minimum 3 people, we provide the option to upgrade rooms (same package prices) to Jaco Beach’s newest beachfront condo properties with state of the art luxury condo amenities and views for a resort-style living accommodation. Inquire for more details at info@delmarsurfcamp.com.