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Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica

Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica. By: 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 Rainy season: May to December [2]. [3]. Water Temperature.

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Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica

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  1. Playa Hermosa,Costa Rica By: Julia Shadinger

  2. 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.

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

  4. [3]

  5. Water 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.

  6. Wave Model [4]

  7. Swell Map • http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Playa-Hermosa/weather_map • http://magicseaweed.com/Playa-Hermosa-Surf-Guide/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]

  8. Bathymetry • There is currently a project going on in Playa Hermosa called “CondoFish,” where an artificial coral reef is being built around a recently found abandoned ship wreck. [5] • However, for right now, Playa Hermosa is just a beach break with a sandy bottom. [6]

  9. Travel to Playa Hermosa • The best time to go to Playa Hermosa is in the dry seasons. • Airline Fare in January (from Philadelphia to San Jose): $551.00 • Cheapest Date: January 10th-19th, 2013 [7] • Cost to fly board: $100.00 • Bus Fare to Jaco from San Jose (two trips): $10.00 • Hotel in Jaco: $30.00 per person per night • Food: Average sit down meal is $7.00 to $10.00 (two meals per day) [8] • Total Cost for Nine Days for one person: $1,111.00

  10. Best board for surfing Playa Hermosa: Shortboard [9]

  11. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=BZv-9zXsHL4http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=BZv-9zXsHL4

  12. Sources • 1:http://www.oceanviewvistas.com/aboutcr.html • 2:http://www.goin2travel.com/costa-rica-january-weather-and-activities • 3:http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Playa-Hermosa/reliability_by_season • 4:http://magicseaweed.com/Playa-Hermosa-Surf-Guide/987/ • 5:http://condofish.wordpress.com/ • 6:http://www.hermosasurfvacations.com/ • 7:http://www.studentuniverse.com/products/flight/results?searchKey=815ZCP7BPLYVWNOPQ • 8: http://wikitravel.org/en/Jaco_%28city%29 • 9: http://www.thesurfingsite.com/Surf-Spots-Costa-Rica.html

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