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Puntarenas Vacations

Nearly 100,000 residents and countless visitors keep the lively Costa Rican city of Puntarenas bustling. Costa Rica’s largest province, Puntarenas is divided into two sections, the north, which extends past Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific Coast, and south, reaching the Panama border.

Region: Costa Rica

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Featured Puntarenas Hotel

  • Tango Mar Beachfront Boutique Hotel & Villas

    Tango Mar Beachfront Boutique Hotel & Villas

    Tambor Airport
    Our 4-Star classification designates those properties with well-appointed, deluxe accommodations, extensive amenities and comprehensive guest services. Expect attention to detail and a warm and hospitable staff ready to cater to your needs. These superb properties offer a truly refined getaway.
    • Not An All-Inclusive Property
      Not An All-Inclusive Property
    • Honeymoon Amenity
      Honeymoon Amenity
    • Spa Services
      Spa Services
    • Family Program Not Offered
      Family Program Not Offered
    • Breakfast Not Included
      Breakfast Not Included
    • Beachfront Property
      Beachfront Property
    • No Meal Plans Available
      No Meal Plans Available
    • Air Conditioning
      Air Conditioning
    • Smoking Allowed
      Smoking Allowed

    Nestled between a 150-arce private beach and lush jungles, this luxury hotel offers spectacular views and an unforgettable vacation.

    • Not An All-Inclusive Property
      Not An All-Inclusive Property
    • Honeymoon Amenity
      Honeymoon Amenity
    • Spa Services
      Spa Services
    • Family Program Not Offered
      Family Program Not Offered
    • Breakfast Not Included
      Breakfast Not Included
    • Beachfront Property
      Beachfront Property
    • No Meal Plans Available
      No Meal Plans Available
    • Air Conditioning
      Air Conditioning
    • Smoking Allowed
      Smoking Allowed

    Nestled between a 150-arce private beach and lush jungles, this luxury hotel offers spectacular views and an unforgettable vacation.

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Overview

Located amid the Gulf of Nicoya, the town’s port served as an important hub for coffee exports beginning in 1840. Today, it is mostly used for seafood and fish exports. The ferry terminal provides easy access to the stunning beaches and protected forests of the Nicoya Peninsula.

Visitors can roam the city’s main boulevard, Paseo de los Turistas, and visit the Parque Marino del Pacífico’s educational aquarium and rescue center with seahorses, turtles, crocodiles and fish.

The local beach, Playa Puntarenas, offers cozy restaurants and shops, plus lovely mountain views along its warm sands. Soak up some sun before heading to Casa de la Cultura to absorb its impressive paintings, huge outdoor sculptures, cultural events and performances.

What To Do

Visit the spectacular Arenal Volcano approximately three-and-a-half hours from Puntarenas.

View the impressive Cathedral of Our Lady of the Carmen, constructed with stone and mortar in 1902.

Stroll along the Paseo de los Turistas, with its unique architecture, reminiscent of the 1950s. Relax on the grounds of La Parque Victoria.

Visit the city’s colorful art galleries and explore the intriguing sharks, crocodiles and turtles of the Pacific Marine Park aquarium.