Congo's Camping

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Peaceful seaview site 2km from the award-winning beach of Hermosa
Fishing and whale, dolphin and turtle watching trips nearby
Six kilometres from the lively nightlife of Del Coco

You'll be within easy reach of the glitzy nightlife of Del Coco beach if you're smart enough to book a stay at Costa Rica's Congo's Camping… but in a peaceful and remote setting if you then yearn for quiet the next day – perhaps because of a gently throbbing head…? Although it's centrally placed for Costa Rica cocktails, Congo's is a quiet site in a small bay, six kilometres from Del Coco and two from the award-winning beach of Hermosa. You can hire kayaks, canoes and jetskis at the beach, as well as arrange surfing, scuba diving and snorkelling excursions, including day trips to the famed Roca Bruja surf spot accessed through Santa Rosa National Park. Paddleboarding, skimboarding and windsurfing are also popular at Playa Hermosa, and depending on the season you can book boat trips out to go fishing or dolphin or whale watching. A big pull in this region too is taking a tour to see the leatherback turtles of Las Baulas National Park, when they come ashore in summer to lay their eggs. Congo Camping has accessible washrooms with toilets and hot showers, a washing-up area and a launderette with washing machines and tumble dryers. There's also a handsome shared kitchen with fridge, microwave and coffee machine, and free wifi.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Tents for hire

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Congo's Camping

Playa Hermosa

Guanacaste

Costa Rica

50503

Directions

Timezone

America/Costa_Rica Central Standard Time (GMT-06:00)

GPS

10.57532°N
-85.67662°W

Route directions

The main entrance is via Playa Hermosa, the site is located at the southern end corner before the sea.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Playa Hermosa in the Guanacaste province is a top Costa Rican spot for swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, fishing and sailing. It's not as busy as some of the neighbouring sands, so head here if you want a more peaceful vibe, a serene sunbathing spot, a lazy surf in calm waters or a trot along the beach on horseback. Shops, restaurants and bars are all handy in town. Like most of Costa Rica, the region surrounding Hermosa is a wildlife and birdwatching haven, with national parks and nature reserves all easy to access on land, and marine life spotting from the shore or via boat. The turtles of Las Baulas National Park can be seen (in season) within 50 kilometres of here; 20 kilometres or so to the north, Santa Rosa National Park, Costa Rica's first, has howler and spider monkeys, sea and terrestrial turtles, and big cats including jaguars and cougars. Other options are the surfing beaches of Tamarindo, Langosta, Avellanas and Grande, within 30 kilometres; the Llanos de Cortés waterfall, 20 kilometres to the east, and the thermal pools of El Guayacán, just under 60 kilometres away at Bagaces.

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Does Congo's Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Congo's Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Congo's Camping? Playa Hermosa in the Guanacaste province is a top Costa Rican spot for swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, fishing and sailing. It's not as busy as some of the neighbouring sands, so head … Read more