Puntarenas Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Puntarenas

Puntarenas (from "punta arenas" or "sand point") is largest city in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. The city sits on a long, narrow peninsula that juts out into the Nicoya Gulf, only about four blocks at its widest. Most travelers use Puntarenas as a stepping stone, riding the ferries from Puntarenas to theNicoya Peninsulaand back. However, the city is a popular destination for Costa Ricans during holidays and the dry season. Cruise ships also frequently dock here, sending their passengers on day-long inland excursions while other passengers spend the day in Puntarenas.

Top Attractions in Puntarenas

Explore the best things to see and do in Puntarenas:

• ★Los Delfines
• ★Marriott Los Suenos

Where to Stay in Puntarenas

• 🏨Hotel Cabezas
• 🏨Hotel Fiesta Puntarenas
• 🏨Hotel La Punta

Puntarenas Travel Guide Sections

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