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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.
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Best Western Jaco Beach Resort
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Bahia Azul
200 m W & 200m S Calle Morales
Jaco 00000 Map Distance: 29.2 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
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Hotel El Establo
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AttractionsSendero Tranquilo Guided Walk
2 miles north of Monteverde Reserve entrance
Cerro Plano, Costa Rica Distance: 14.5 mi. (from destination center)
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Sabine's Smiling HorsesDistance: 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
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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
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