Nicoya Peninsula - Potrero Bay

(Local Name: Bahía Potrero) Several beaches are strung along the Potrero Bay. Swimming and water sports are popular, and hotels along the bay offer equipment rentals. The black sand beach found here is called Prieta Beach, while Penca Beach is a stretch of white sand. The largest beach strand is found in the middle of the bay and is called Potrero Beach. A small settlement is found here as well.