Waves Costa Rica was born in 2005 of the initiative of Andrea Díaz, Gilbert Brown, Nino Medrano y Gloriana Brans; pioneers of the surf and the first generation of surfers professionals. The school was created after the need and the motivation of wanting to establish a solid culture of the surf in Costa Rica, on having created conscience of the wide spectrum that includes this sport in our country.

Hermosa Beach located 6 kilometers south of Jaco, is one of the most favorite destinations among surfers visiting Costa Rica, because of the fact that it has optimum conditions to practice this sport. Many national and international tournaments are organized there, what has made this beach and its waves known worldwide.

With continuous waves during the whole year and one of the strongest Beach Breaks around the world, Hermosa Beach has about 7 surf spots; every one of them is special and know from north to south as Terraza, Fuego del Sol, Back Yard, el Almendro, el Codo, Refugio Tortugas, and Tulin. Get ready for that tube that you have been dreaming of.

Hermosa Beach has Hotels and restaurants on the beach and in front of the sea, so you won’t miss the waves or the surfers’feats, but also to fully enjoy your stay on this beach without leaving Paradise

Where to eat
You will find some good places to please your palate. Las Olas is in front of the sea, and it is perfect to have breakfast while looking at the waves. Pizzeria Bocha serves delicious pizzas and Argentinean pies.