Puntarenas, Costa Rica overview

Puntarenas is a paradise of sand beaches, pristine rainforests, and tranquil turquoise seas. Guests will find themselves in a watersport-lover's paradise, with fun-filled options ranging from water skiing to scuba diving readily available throughout the province. Puntarenas boasts mild weather and tropical sunshine, offering languid days to spend relaxing in the surf and sand.

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Costa Rica Chocolate Workshop and Wildlife Safari from Puntarenas

Costa Rica Chocolate Workshop and Wildlife Safari from Puntarenas

$205/Adult

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Puntarenas Highlights 6 in 1 Super Combo Private Tour

Puntarenas Highlights 6 in 1 Super Combo Private Tour

$144/Adult

Your breath-taking adventure begins with a relaxing drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countrys...

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Eco Jungle Biking and Crocodile Riverboat Safari from Puntarenas

Eco Jungle Biking and Crocodile Riverboat Safari from Puntarenas

$219/Adult

Eco Jungle Biking and Crocodile Riverboat Safari from Puntarenas Experience an unforgettable advent...

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Corobici River Floating Wildlife Adventure

Corobici River Floating Wildlife Adventure

$183/Adult

Corobici River Floating Wildlife Adventure Looking for a tour that's a little more active? Look no...

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437 Puntarenas, Costa Rica Port Reviews

by carmenkoestler

We took a bus tour from a salesman out by the end of the pier. We went to feed the monkeys, see the crocodile and to a rainforest garden. We paid $25 each. The ship excursion was $115 each. We stopped at the same places.

Visited: Mar 27, 2016

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5

by tinjes2003

Beautiful country and incredibly friendly people. Excellent local food. Tour guides are extremely knowledgeable. This was one of my favorite ports in our Panama Canal cruise. Pura Vida!

5

by Cynthiaryan

This port is gorgeous. It’s like a tropical paradise. There is a small animal santuary right in the port that you can visit for free which is beautiful, lots of birds and local wildlife there. Most people do not swim on the beach, we were told the sewage system is not the best in this port so we avoided swimming. We did the Scenic Train Ride and River Cruise tour. The train is very rustic, as they want you to experience the way it was 100 years ago, lol. The river cruise was similar to the one we did in Colombia, as it also went through mangroves. We seen some wildlife, but not as much as in previous tours. I was surprised by how much garbage is strewn around in Costa Rica. Would highly recommend a tour from the ship, would not go out on my own in this place.

Visited: Apr 09, 2019

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5

by momfalc

This was our favorite shore excursion. We did "A Real Coffee Experience" where we visited a coffee plantation and saw how coffee beans are grown, harvested and roasted. We also got to sample some of the coffee and had the best cup of coffee we have ever had.

Visited: May 10, 2018

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