Puntarenas
Brilliant sunsets, fresh seafood, charming architecture, and an oceanfront boardwalk typify Puntarenas, a small city on the Pacific coast. A recent makeover has turned this lackluster port town into a favorite weekend getaway, especially among Central Valley residents seeking fun in the sun.
Snapshot
Summary
Lively port town popular among locals on weekends; gateway to Nicoya Peninsula beaches of Montezuma and Mal Pais.
Landscape
Beaches, City
Attractions
Tortuga Island
Activities
Adventure Tours, Aerial Tram, Sport Fishing
Caters to
Budget Travelers, Independent Travelers
Facts
- Location : 69 miles west of San Jose
- Altitude : Sea level
- Weather : Hot and humid
- Average Yearly Temperature : 71-96 F
Tours
Tortuga Islands Snorkeling Boat Tour
Bask in the sun and sea breeze as your fiberglass boat romps through the Pacific waters, navigating away from the coconut-covered coastline of the Curu National Wildlife Refuge toward the silhouettes of the famous ...
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Penas Blancas Wildlife Refuge
Situated on the southern slope of the Tilaran Mountain Range, Penas Blancas Wildlife Refuge is named for its unusual pale cliffs -- formed by diatomite deposits that bleach the rock face white. The refuge was created ...
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Serpentine coastline, roaring waterfalls, lush rainforest, and sparkling beaches define picturesque Cocos Island, set 340 miles off Costa Rica's southwestern coast. The island's accolades read like a list of ...
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