Playa Negra is a very popular surfer beach in the northwestern region of Guanacaste. It is famous because the movie Endless Summer II being filmed here, this dark sand beach lies a bit further south of the lovely Playa Avellana and the surf at Playa Negra is a reef making it ideal for the novice as well as the expert surfer.
At Playa Negra the surf break is a hollow right break reef that can get quite crowded. But if you manage to catch a good swell, it is definitely worth it to surf here.
You may find a number of good hotels, resorts and accommodations found at the beach, as well as a number of budget lodgings especially for the surfer crowd. When you get hungry just grab a quick bite at the renowned Café Playa Negra, which serves up some excellent local Tico delicacies. In front of Playa Negra’s surf break there is a great place to chill and drink a couple of Imperial beers. If you are not interested in surfing, simply head a bit further south of the main beach for some peace and quiet.
Arriving at Playa Negra can be a bit tough on your own as there is no public transportation running here. The tours can be arranged through various travel agencies in Tamarindo via 4 wheel drives as the roads get quite tough to navigate. The majority of surfers that come to surf at Playa Negra rent cars so they can surf all the local breaks in the area.
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