Playa Ned Creek
Beach · Caribbean Coast
A beach in the Caribbean coast. Details are limited, so treat it as a place to explore and check access locally.
- Location
- 9.615478, -82.616329 — Google Maps
Tip
Little is published about this spot: go early and ask locals about access and conditions.
Be careful
Watch for rip currents and check tides; many beaches have no lifeguards.
Places nearby
- Cool & Calm Reggae Bar and GrillFood & CoffeeReggae bar and grill in Manzanillo village at the end of the road, praised for whole grilled red snapper and juicy ribs with a house basting sauce.
- El Refugio GrillFood & CoffeeCalm, well-lit grill at the entrance to Playa Grande on the Manzanillo road, with a daily menu of the freshest fish and meats and a good wine list; a go-to for a sit-down dinner on the south coast.
- Punta Uva Dive CenterSurf, Boats & Diving · from $55Beachfront PADI dive shop at Punta Uva with shore and boat dives on the shallow Caribbean reef, courses from first-time Discover Scuba to Divemaster, and snorkel trips.
- Hotel Aguas ClarasStaysBoutique hotel of brightly painted Caribbean-style bungalows right on Playa Chiquita, south of Puerto Viejo.
- Restaurante SelvinFood & CoffeeSmall family restaurant on the road to Punta Uva, known for coconut-rice-and-beans plates and the local rondón soup, with a lively atmosphere in the evening.
- CHOCORARTFood & CoffeeChocolate factory and cacao farm on the Playa Chiquita road south of Puerto Viejo, rated 4.9 on Google and 4.8 on Tripadvisor.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/531137119 · https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/531137119