Luxury Resort and Marina on a Local Beach

The small beach of Playa Herradura, or horseshoe bay is a gem in the Central Pacific Coast. With green waters and calm waves surrounded by lush waves, Herrdura beach is an excellent beach to visit for the day from Jaco or as a home base. Previously a small fishing village, Herradura has turned into a top tourist destination with a fancy marina and luxurious Marriott resort.

If you plan to visit or stay at Playa Herradura, here is what you need to know about visiting.

Map

Playa Herradura map

Playa Herradura is 97 kilometers (60 miles) from San Jose and 9 kilometers (5.6) north of Jaco. It is in the Central Pacific of the Puntarenas province.

How to Get There

Driving: From San Jose, Playa Herradura is about a 1.5 hour drive on the highway the whole way.

Shared shuttles: They stop at hotels in Herradura like Los Sueños and they also drop off at the Subway in Plaza Herradura. This shuttle from San Jose costs $45 per adult. Private shuttles will take you directly to where you’re…