Playa Hermosa,Playa Hermosa,Costa RicaCosta Rica

By: Julia ShadingerBy: Julia Shadinger

• Costa Rica is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east. [1]

• Playa Hermosa lies on the Pacific Ocean.

• Dry season: January through April Dry season: January through April Rainy season: May to December Rainy season: May to December [2][2]

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Water TemperatureWater Temperature

• The water temperature never falls below 77°F. Board shorts are a must! However, you could wear a rash guard if you wanted to.

Wave Model Wave Model [4][4]

Swell MapSwell Map• http://www.surf-http://www.surf-

forecast.com/breaks/Playa-forecast.com/breaks/Playa-Hermosa/weather_mapHermosa/weather_map

• http://magicseaweed.com/http://magicseaweed.com/Playa-Hermosa-Surf-Guide/Playa-Hermosa-Surf-Guide/987/ 987/

Magic Seaweed

• Wave Type: Beach Break Peaks

• Size Range: 1-10 ft

• Swell Window: S-NW

• Best Wind: North Easterly

• Swell Consistency: 80% [4]

BathymetryBathymetry

• There is currently a There is currently a project going on in project going on in Playa Hermosa called Playa Hermosa called “CondoFish,” where an “CondoFish,” where an artificial coral reef is artificial coral reef is being built around a being built around a recently found recently found abandoned ship wreck. abandoned ship wreck. [5][5]

• However, for right now, However, for right now, Playa Hermosa is just a Playa Hermosa is just a beach break with a beach break with a sandy bottom. sandy bottom. [6][6]

Travel to Playa HermosaTravel to Playa Hermosa

• The best time to go to Playa Hermosa is in the dry The best time to go to Playa Hermosa is in the dry seasons. seasons.

• Airline Fare in January (from Philadelphia to San Jose): Airline Fare in January (from Philadelphia to San Jose): $551.00$551.00

• Cheapest Date: January 10Cheapest Date: January 10thth-19-19thth, 2013 , 2013 [7][7]

• Cost to fly board: $100.00Cost to fly board: $100.00• Bus Fare to Jaco from San Jose (two trips): $10.00Bus Fare to Jaco from San Jose (two trips): $10.00• Hotel in Jaco: $30.00 per person per nightHotel in Jaco: $30.00 per person per night• Food: Average sit down meal is $7.00 to $10.00 (two Food: Average sit down meal is $7.00 to $10.00 (two

meals per day) meals per day) [8][8]

• Total Cost for Nine Days for one person: Total Cost for Nine Days for one person: $1,111.00$1,111.00

• Best board for Best board for surfing Playa surfing Playa Hermosa: Hermosa: Shortboard Shortboard [9][9]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=BZv-9zXsHL4

SourcesSources• 1:http://www.oceanviewvistas.com/aboutcr.html1:http://www.oceanviewvistas.com/aboutcr.html

• 2:http://www.goin2travel.com/costa-rica-january-weather-and-activities2:http://www.goin2travel.com/costa-rica-january-weather-and-activities

• 3:http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Playa-Hermosa/3:http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Playa-Hermosa/reliability_by_seasonreliability_by_season

• 4:http://magicseaweed.com/Playa-Hermosa-Surf-Guide/987/4:http://magicseaweed.com/Playa-Hermosa-Surf-Guide/987/

• 5:http://condofish.wordpress.com/5:http://condofish.wordpress.com/

• 6:http://www.hermosasurfvacations.com/6:http://www.hermosasurfvacations.com/

• 7:http://www.studentuniverse.com/products/flight/results?7:http://www.studentuniverse.com/products/flight/results?searchKey=815ZCP7BPLYVWNOPQsearchKey=815ZCP7BPLYVWNOPQ

• 8: http://wikitravel.org/en/Jaco_%28city%298: http://wikitravel.org/en/Jaco_%28city%29

• 9: http://www.thesurfingsite.com/Surf-Spots-Costa-Rica.html9: http://www.thesurfingsite.com/Surf-Spots-Costa-Rica.html