Playa El Negro

Good for Relax

6.7

/ 10 Good

#168 out of 224
in La Pica

About

Playa El Negro is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 168th place out of 224 beaches in the Puerto Rico region 57.1 km away from its center, the city of San Juan. It is one of the beaches of La Pica settlement, just 5.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Playa El Negro coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa El Cocal, which has a rating of 8.6.

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Historical

+28 ^oC +24 ^oC

Air temperature

7 M/S

Wind

+27 ^oC

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Tolerable

4.9/10

Cleanliness

Bad

1/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Playa El Negro is located in Puerto Rico within La Pica, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"I recently visited this beach with my children and we had a wonderful time. The golden sand added to the beauty of the beach and made it a perfect spot for relaxing and playing. We spent a few hours enjoying the scenery and the calm waves. Overall, it was a great experience and we would definitely recommend this beach to anyone looking for a peaceful escape."

Timothea Friesen

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Good location! Lots of inspiring beaches nearby.

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Deserted even in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape
- Length - very long, more than 1 km
- Width - narrow

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Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

HUC• 13.7km
Terminal de Guaguas• 5.5km
Cupey• 47.1km

Localities

La Pica• 5.3km
San Juan• 57.1km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Playa El Negro?

The coastline of Playa El Negro is covered with golden sand. Unfortunately it's not very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa El Negro?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa El Negro, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa El Negro good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Playa El Negro are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Playa El Negro good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa El Negro secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa El Negro?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa El Negro.

How far is the Playa El Negro from parking?

The Playa El Negro has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa El Negro?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa El Negro is September. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 26°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa El Negro (Puerto Rico) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa El Negro (Puerto Rico) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.