Beaches, Beautiful Beaches (pt. 1)

If you take a little stroll down the dirt roads, after about 1200 meters, you'll come to a wonderful beach. It's called Playa Negra, meaning Black beach. You'll understand why in a minute.
On the walk you'll find these little (big) guys. They weren't very fond of the camera, hence why they all look like the want to charge me. Aren't they soo cute!?!

You will also find the escuela (school). The school is soooo fun! On our second night in Lagartillo, we went to a fiesta that the school put on before their 2 week break. Lots of cute kids singing and dancing the Mariachi! The school goes from 4-8 years old. They teach the children Spanish and English. They were quick to welcome Levi and have him paint and play. He loved it.

Keep walking.

Look up!

And out of the jungle to the beach! Playa Negra. The Black Beach known for its black(ish) sand.

After being beach deprived in Amarillo, TX for years, we thought this beach was pretty awesome.

Until we met Playa Avellanas beach...