Puntarenas, Costa Rica Port Reviews

I believe the Caribbean side of the country is a better port of call.

Scenic Drive, Cultural Show & Shopping - Cultural show - sophmoric. Tourist shop had surprisingly good quality merchandise at reasonable prices.

No excursion taken

Poor side of Costa Rica Not much to see

Did our own 2 hour taxi tour with Tony, right outside the port. He took us to see and feed the white face monkeys, to his town, Esparza, and to an old suspended bridge. Very nice local tour.

Great excursions. Super beach and wonderful people to meet who really appreciated our presents.

Nice people not to pushy, just walked.

Amazing spot. Want to return. Our private excursion was wonderful

We have been to a Costa Rica resort before so this time we took the time to see the sights.

The beach in town is terrible. Water is not clear, sand is more of dirt than sand. There are excursions but require a long bus ride. We just walked along the malacon to the Punta Pirata "Beach Club" at the west end of the peninsula. It is a large pool area where you pay about $10 to use their facilities. You can buy a food package if you wish. It was a nice way to spend the day for a low cost. Walking back we got the local "Churchill" soft drink which was tasty. We happened upon a street fair and parade while we were there so that was really cool. Not a pretty port or town and I wish they could find somewhere better in Costa Rica.