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

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6. 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.

7. Wave Model [4]

8. Swell Map http://www.surf- forecast.com/breaks/Playa- Hermosa/weather_map http://www.surf- forecast.com/breaks/Playa- Hermosa/weather_map http://www.surf- forecast.com/breaks/Playa- Hermosa/weather_map http://www.surf- forecast.com/breaks/Playa- Hermosa/weather_map http://magicseaweed.com/Playa- Hermosa-Surf-Guide/987/ http://magicseaweed.com/Playa- Hermosa-Surf-Guide/987/ http://magicseaweed.com/Playa- Hermosa-Surf-Guide/987/ 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]

9. 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] 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] However, for right now, Playa Hermosa is just a beach break with a sandy bottom. [6]

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

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

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

13. Sources 1:http://www.oceanviewvistas.com/aboutcr.html 1:http://www.oceanviewvistas.com/aboutcr.html 2:http://www.goin2travel.com/costa-rica-january-weather-and-activities 2:http://www.goin2travel.com/costa-rica-january-weather-and-activities 3:http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Playa-Hermosa/reliability_by_season 3:http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Playa-Hermosa/reliability_by_season 4:http://magicseaweed.com/Playa-Hermosa-Surf-Guide/987/ 4:http://magicseaweed.com/Playa-Hermosa-Surf-Guide/987/ 5:http://condofish.wordpress.com/ 5:http://condofish.wordpress.com/ 6:http://www.hermosasurfvacations.com/ 6:http://www.hermosasurfvacations.com/ 7:http://www.studentuniverse.com/products/flight/results?searchKey=815ZCP7B PLYVWNOPQ 7:http://www.studentuniverse.com/products/flight/results?searchKey=815ZCP7B PLYVWNOPQ 8: http://wikitravel.org/en/Jaco_%28city%29 8: http://wikitravel.org/en/Jaco_%28city%29 9: http://www.thesurfingsite.com/Surf-Spots-Costa-Rica.html 9: http://www.thesurfingsite.com/Surf-Spots-Costa-Rica.html