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Puntarenas Travel Guide

They say you can't put lipstick on a pig, and this may just be an apropos motto for Puntarenas. Despite serious investment and the steady influx of cruise ship passengers, Puntarenas has yet to shed its image as a rough-and-tumble port town. While the seafront Paseo de los Turistas (Tourist Walk) has been spruced up some, there's little in this town to interest visitors, and the beach here pales in comparison to almost any other beach destination in the country. Read More

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Hotels

from: $86

Best Western Jaco Beach Resort

Pastor Diaz Av.
Jaco 0 Map

Distance: 27.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
from: $244

Bahia Azul

200 m W & 200m S Calle Morales
Jaco 00000 Map

Distance: 29.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
4.0
from: $194

Hotel El Establo

Monteverde
Puntarenas 00000 Map

Distance: 22.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0

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Attractions

Sendero Tranquilo Guided Walk

expert favorite attraction
2 miles north of Monteverde Reserve entrance
Cerro Plano, Costa Rica

Distance: 14.5 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Sabine's Smiling Horses

expert favorite attraction


Distance: 14.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: A mere $20 per person will give you the opportunity to hop in a saddle, grab the reins, and do your... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Maverick Yachts Costa Rica

Marriott Los Suenos Resort
Playa La Herradura
Jaco, Costa Rica

Distance: 24.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Offers sportfishing on chartered boats, committed to very professional crews and equipment.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Airports

Major Airports near Puntarenas

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Other Smaller Airports near Puntarenas

Distance (mi.)
San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport 50.0 map
Palmar Sur Airport 115.9 map
Managua International Airport 175.6 map

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