Playa Prieta (Potrero)
Beach · Guanacaste · hidden gem
A small, quiet dark-sand cove near Potrero with rocks at either end and almost no development.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 1 h
- Best time
- morning
- Kids
- 5 / 10
- View
- 5 / 10
- Crowds
- 1 / 10
- Swimming
- 5 / 10
- Effort
- 2 / 10
- Location
- 10.46915, -85.77793 — Google Maps
Tip
The turn-off is easy to miss, so check your map before you go; it is also the starting point of the trails to Pan de Azúcar.
Be careful
Rocky ends are slippery; swim only in calm conditions, there is no lifeguard.
Places nearby
- Casa Chameleon at Las CatalinasStaysAdults-only boutique resort on a hillside above the bay at Las Catalinas.
- Soda MarcellSodas & Local FoodNo-frills Potrero soda for local-style casados and fish plates, with milkshakes; it closes early afternoon.
- Pura Vida Ride (Las Catalinas)Surf, Boats & DivingOutdoor shop in car-free Las Catalinas that rents mountain bikes, kayaks and paddleboards and guides rides on the town's trail network, with a coffee stand on Playa Danta.
- The Shack Restaurant & BarFood & CoffeeLong-running open-air locals' hangout on the main road in Surfside, Potrero: lots of TVs, local craft beer and live music.
- Potrero Brewing CompanyFood & CoffeeCraft brewery in the middle of Potrero with an outdoor food court next door (sandwiches and donuts, pizza, burritos) - order from the stalls and drink local beer.
- Surf BoxFood & CoffeeA café-restaurant near Playa Flamingo that's known for its breakfasts and fresh-tasting food, with a bar and outdoor seating – a good start before a beach day at Penca, Potrero or Flamingo.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/1395350640 · https://drinkteatravel.com/best-beaches-in-guanacaste/