Playa Negra, Costa Rica: Black Sand Surfing Beach

Playa Negra, Costa Rica is an excellent beach to stay in Guanacaste for those looking to get away from the commercial beach towns. With sweet surfing waves, a laid back atmosphere and beautiful sunsets, visitors can’t go wrong with a few days at the underrated but incredible Playa Negra.

Map

Playa Negra, Costa Rica map

Playa Negra is in the Guanacaste province, 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Liberia International Airport and 246 kilometers (152 miles) from San Jose International Airport. The closest town to Playa Negra is Los Pargos, a very small community.

How to get to Playa Negra in Guanacaste

The best way to get to Playa Negra is to drive as no shared shuttles go there and there is not much around. The road once you exit Route 152 is unpaved with lots of pot holes and is recommended to have a high car.

From Liberia, you will drive towards Tamarindo and continue past towards Santa Cruz on Route 152. You’ll turn right at the road to Hacienda Pinilla and continue all the way…