Surf Adventures in Playa Negra
Surf Adventures in Playa Negra
Playa Negra is a popular surfing beach located in Los Pargos, in the Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica, south to Tamarindo. The gray colored beach is a famous tourist destination, especially among surfers who come to the beach to ride the awesome waves. The town is quite developed and there are several restaurants, bars, markets, yoga centers and accommodations nearby the beach. Visitors will also find a string of surf shops standing along the beach from where surfers can easily buy or rent the stuff they would require. Playa Negra is popular due to its consistent, clean waves and easy access to the neighboring tourist spots such as Paraiso, Playa Avellana, Playa Junquillal, Playa Langosta, Santa Cruz and Tamarindo. From enjoying numerous sport activities on the beach to exploring the tropical jungles of Guanacaste, Playa Negra is a great place to spend an adventurous holiday.
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Where to Surf in Playa Negra
When Endless Summer, a famous surf movie came out, Playa Negra instantly gained popularity. What used to be a remote location 
suddenly became trendy among the surfers because of the movie. Playa Negra features the most regular and consistent waves and breaks in the region throughout the year. This beach is a short walk away from another surfing beach, Playa Avellana and south to Tamarindo. The dark colored beach is a fantastic point for all levels of surfers. Be it a novice or an advanced surfer, the incredible surf break with right hand barrels are really fun to ride. The best time to surf is when the tide is high. It can be dangerous to surf during the low tide as it exposes the rocks. To this date, the beach is regarded by many veteran surfers to be one of the best surf points in Costa Rica. The waves are great and the access to the beach is quite as easy compared to other good spots, like Ollie’s Point and Witch’s Rock.
Accommodations in Playa Negra
For accommodations, there are several options. For backpackers, there are a number of low key surf camps, hostels, cabinas and bed & breakfast services while for vacationers who want to spend a luxurious vacation, there are grand hotels and resorts nearby the beach. Hotel Playa Negra is cozy bed and breakfast located on the main street of the town, Los Pargos. It offers spacious rooms, internet access and great facilities. The place is perfect for small families and couples. Casa Mango Tango is a vacation rental in Los Pargos where visitors wishing to spend a quiet, private getaway can reside. The town also has many diners, restaurants, pizza parlous, bars and cafes offering a wide range of local and international cuisines.
