Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Playa Hermosa in Guanacaste is a family-friendly beach on the Gulf of Papagayo, with calm, swimmable water and sunsets over the bay. It's about 25 minutes from the Liberia airport and close to Coco for errands. Families and retirees live here for the calm water and the easy pace. Not to be confused with Playa Hermosa near Jacó.
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