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Puntarenas, Costa Rica
The long Paseo de los Turistas offers sea views, local snacks and an easy walk from the pier. Excursions can quickly move from the hot, dry coast into greener highlands, showing Costa Rica's remarkable range of habitats.
The Story of Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Puntarenas is a Pacific port city stretched along a narrow sand spit in Costa Rica's Gulf of Nicoya. Cruise ships dock close to the waterfront promenade, while the city serves as a gateway to cloud forest, wildlife, coffee country and volcanic landscapes inland.
Puntarenas, Costa Rica in Context
Puntarenas is a Pacific port city stretched along a narrow sand spit in Costa Rica's Gulf of Nicoya. Cruise ships dock close to the waterfront promenade, while the city serves as a gateway to cloud forest, wildlife, coffee country and volcanic landscapes inland.
What Makes It Special
The long Paseo de los Turistas offers sea views, local snacks and an easy walk from the pier. Excursions can quickly move from the hot, dry coast into greener highlands, showing Costa Rica's remarkable range of habitats.
Interesting Facts
The name Puntarenas means 'sandy point.'. The Gulf of Nicoya contains numerous islands and important mangrove and marine habitats.
Explore the R&M Photographs
Explore our R&M Adventures photographs to see Puntarenas's pier, waterfront promenade and Pacific-coast scenery.
The Story of Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Puntarenas is a Pacific port city stretched along a narrow sand spit in Costa Rica's Gulf of Nicoya. Cruise ships dock close to the waterfront promenade, while the city serves as a gateway to cloud forest, wildlife, coffee country and volcanic landscapes inland.
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