Buying a Home in Playa Hermosa

Playa Hermosa gives you a calm swimming beach and a quieter pace, with the restaurants and shops of Playas del Coco just down the road. The main trade-off is between a condo near the sand you can walk to the beach from, and a hillside villa with a bigger view and a short drive down.

Hermosa suits retirees, families and remote workers who want to live near Liberia's airport. The new Waldorf Astoria Resort and Residences, about 8 minutes away by car, has added branded homes to the area, so ask how branded, gated and independent properties differ in dues, management and rental rules.

Playa Hermosa at a glance

  • Location: the Gulf of Papagayo in northern Guanacaste, about five minutes from Playas del Coco
  • Beach: a Blue Flag beach with soft volcanic sand and calm, protected water
  • Getting here: about 20 to 25 minutes from Liberia International Airport (LIR) on paved roads
  • Activities: swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, diving and sunset cruises
  • Property types: condos, ocean-view villas, gated community homes, custom hillside homes and branded residences

Nearby areas

Also browse property for sale in Playas del Coco, Playa Panamá, Playa Ocotal and Peninsula Papagayo.

Want to see Hermosa in person? Contact Flamingo Beach Realty to arrange viewings, or read the full Playa Hermosa community guide.