Playa Hermosa (Uvita)
Beach · Central Pacific · hidden gem
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A long, wide stretch of golden-brown sand just north of Uvita, with plenty of room to yourself even in high season and calmer water at its northern end.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 2 h
- Best time
- sunset
- Kids
- 6 / 10
- View
- 7 / 10
- Crowds
- 1 / 10
- Swimming
- 4 / 10
- Effort
- 0 / 10
- Location
- 9.18131, -83.77206 — Google Maps
Tip
Free, with no park fee, unlike the beaches of Marino Ballena next door. Stay for sunset.
Be careful
No lifeguards and possible rip currents: swim only when it's calm and stay close to shore.
Places nearby
- Gusto Italian Restaurant (Ranchos Remo)Food & CoffeeAuthentic Italian food high on the hill above Playa Hermosa, about five minutes north of Uvita, with a stunning ocean view: pizza, homemade pasta and gnocchi, beef tenderloin and grilled fish.
- Rancho La MercedParks & Wildlife · from $65Working cattle ranch inside a national wildlife refuge by Playa Hermosa.
- Uvita Surf and TourSurf, Boats & Diving · from $70Surf school in Uvita with group, private and kids lessons and surf guiding; the site advertises 650+ Google reviews at 5.0.
- Jungle ATV ToursTours & Adventure · from $120Four-to-five-hour ATV and side-by-side tours from the center of Uvita, over mountain tracks with ocean views, a coffee-farm tasting stop, stream crossings and a waterfall swim.
- Soda Ranchito Doña MaríaSodas & Local FoodFamily-run soda in Uvita just off the main road: arroz con pollo, gallo pinto, casados and fresh smoothies served by hosts who treat guests like family.
- Sibu Restaurant & Coffee StoreFood & CoffeeUvita restaurant and coffee shop on the main road with a polished menu of local fish ceviche, seared sesame tuna and burgers, plus cakes and desserts, with a view and attentive service.
Sources: OpenStreetMap relation/14207463 · Wikidata Q23741932 · https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23741932 · https://www.costaricavibes.com/beaches-uvita/