If you missed the Puerto Viejo Pro at Marea Brava Hotel in Playa Hermosa, don't worry - we STILL have our Buy 2 Nights, get 1 Free special for surfers and surf contest lovers. We are located on 10 pristine landscaped acres in Playa Hermosa, steps away from the waves and just 10 minutes from the Jaco beach Nightlife.

The surf in Hermosa has been pretty good, last monday we received a huge Southwest swell which created double overhead waves and excellent conditions at most beaches. Going into dry season is different as we begin to see less of the Southerly swells and the sandbars have been built up to perfection.

This year we expect to continue the Saturday Surf contests just down the beach here in Hermosa. Marea Brava Hotel is perfectly situated to receive high quality waves year-round, from strong swells in the southern latitudes of the Pacific Ocean. Currently our hotelhas 22 rooms and also private condo suites, beachfront, for surfers, couples and families. We hope to see you soon!

The Puerto Viejo Open Pro of Surfing was here at Marea Brava Beachfront Hotel, in decent quality surf a number of well-known pros including Gilbert Brown, Kyle Garson and others competed in waves. The contest drew a few hundred spectators, advertisers, the Bomber Sunglasses crew, Kolbi, and a number of other sponsors.

Categories ranged from Junior to Senior surf, and the contestants were scored on style, execution and presentation. All of the surfers did a great job, with commentary by Freddy "Salsiboy" and other presenters. Heats were scored in real time, and spectators got a glimpse of some of the best surfing in Costa Rica, right here in front of Marea Brava hotel in sunny Playa Hermosa de Jaco, Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica.

A sea turtle laid her eggs on the beach in a crowd of onlookers, with the Costa Rican Red Cross there to provide support and help transport the eggs to a safe hatching zone. Overall the day had great weather and good conditions for surf in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica.