Playa Negra Costa Rica is located south of Playa Avellana and is a darker-colored beach with rocky outcrops. Surfers will find a world-class right break that barrels. While at the northern side, Playa Avellana — which is a beach of white sand — surfers will find the powerful and open-faced right called Little Hawaii. Beach Break barrels at low tide.

There are powerful riptides at Playa Negra & Avellana and inexperienced swimmers need to be aware that these riptides can carry a swimmer to sea at a about 10kmh (6mph). It's impossible to swim back directly to shore.

Playa Negra Costa Rica Hotels are as follows:

• Playa Negra Costa Rica Hotels — Las Avellanas Villas has five fully equipped villas surrounded by gardens. The units offer terraces, surfboard racks and have intergrated nature into the design concept.
• Playa Negra Costa Rica Hotels — Las Olas Cabins is a pleasant hotel offering ten cabins with orthopedic beds, ceiling fan, private bath with hot water, terrace, hammock and a safety box.
• Playa Negra Costa Rica Hotels — Mono Congo Lodge is an open air tree house built from Cetnral American hardwood. The rooms have been recently modernized and have air condition, ceiling fan, Internet and telephone acces, tv, dvd, and orthopedic mattresses. Some rooms have shared bath while others have private. There's a 360 degree view from the roof deck.

The Nicoya Peninsula has numerous beaches that are outstanding and the tourism facilities are growing in this area. Be sure to check out the activities and entertainment.

The Nicoya Peninsula is near the Liberia International Airport making the peninsula accessible to international travelers.