Playa Negra (Cahuita)

Tip

Great for a sunset stroll; the far end is usually empty.

Be careful

No lifeguards and the surf can get rough: only swim on calm days and don't leave belongings alone.

Places nearby

• Restaurante Coral ReefFood & CoffeeCaribbean seafood restaurant just outside Cahuita with a bilingual online menu: red snapper in coconut sauce, rice and beans, seafood stews and rice, casados, and a large hall for events.
• Cahuita ToursParks & Wildlife · from $55Local operator in Cahuita running snorkeling, wildlife hikes and cultural tours with the Bribri community, built around Cahuita National Park and the Afro-Caribbean history of the town.
• Cahuita's Taste Caribbean Soul FoodFood & CoffeeChef Doria Sequeira Sellers cooks Afro-Caribbean home food in Cahuita: coconut-braised rice and beans with seafood, marlin in her own Caribbean sauce and Caribbean meat pies.
• Jungle Night Walk CahuitaParks & WildlifeSmall guided night walk near Cahuita led by a naturalist guide who finds frogs, snakes and tarantulas along the trail, including a river crossing in places.
• Aroma Coffee Bar & BreakfastFood & CoffeeCozy coffee bar in the middle of Cahuita serving brewed coffee and breakfast, with a mix of classic plates and local twists; a good first stop before the national park.
• Soda KaweSodas & Local FoodBudget-friendly soda right by the Cahuita National Park entrance, good for gallo pinto and fruit plates before a hike or a casado after it.