Playa Negra
The Surf Break
The surf break was made famous in the 1994 movie Endless Summer II. The break is consistent throughout the year, and attracts many pro surfers. The small take-off zone has a fast hollow right hand barrel, and has a well defined channel for paddling out. The best time to surf is during high tide as the surf rushes over a shallow rocky bottom. As the take-off zone is quite small, the break gets crowded easily.
Getting to Playa Negra
Playa Negra is located about 30 minutes south of Tamarindo. Cars can be rented in San Jose (4.5 hrs), Liberia (1.5 hr) and in Tamarindo (30 min), four wheel drive is highly recommended. The closest national airport is Tamarindo Airport, serviced by Nature Air and Sansa. Bus shuttles to Tamarindo can be arranged through Interbus and Grayline. Taxi service from Tamarindo to Playa Negra is readily available.
Playa Negra Directory

Hotel Playa Negra
Bungalow hotel steps away from the beach nested in tropical gardens.
Visit Playa Negra Hotel.

Pargos Adventures
Surf and adventure tours
Surfing, mountain biking, snorkeling, stand-up paddle boarding and hiking.
Visit Pargos Adventures.

Cafe La Ventana
Organic and vegetarian food, waffles, burritos, sandwiches, smoothies.
Visit Cafe La Ventana.

Cafe Playa Negra
Small and cozy hotel with bar and restaurant serving Peruvian Costa Rica cuisine.
Visit Cafe Playa Negra.
