Puntarenas Province Travel Guide

Costa Rica

A red suspension bridge in a dense green forest.
A glass-fronted information center surrounded by lush greenery.
An aerial view of a marina surrounded by hills and a large body of water.
A green suspension bridge surrounded by dense forest.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and lush green hills in the background.

Popular cities in Puntarenas Province

A coastal landscape with a beach, forested hills, and a mountain range.
Quepos
Get away to romantic Quepos! Enjoy the natural setting, beaches and adventure.

Reasons to visit

  • Manuel Antonio Beach
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
  • Biesanz Beach
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A coastal landscape with clear blue waters, rocky shore, and distant mountains.
Jacó
Relaxing Jacó awaits: its surfing, beaches, bars and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Jacó Beach
  • Marina Los Sueños
  • Herradura Beach
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A suspension bridge in a dense forest.
Monteverde
Known for Forests, Hiking and Bird watching
Get away to Monteverde! Enjoy the forests, ziplining and hiking.

Reasons to visit

  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
  • Wildlife Refuge Monteverde
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden
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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, turquoise waters, and dense green forest.
Cóbano
Known for Relaxing, Secluded and Surfing
Get away to secluded Cóbano! Enjoy the surfing, jungle and ziplining.

Reasons to visit

  • Montezuma Beach
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A kayak on a calm river surrounded by dense mangrove vegetation.
Puerto Jiménez
Known for Beaches, Nature and Bird watching
Escape to Puerto Jiménez! Enjoy its beaches, wildlife and kayaking.

Reasons to visit

  • Playa Piro
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A beach with a sandy shore, calm water, and a backdrop of mountains and dense forest.
Bahía Ballena
Known for Jungles, Relaxing and Wildlife
Explore relaxing Bahía Ballena: its jungle, cocktail bars, ziplining and more!
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Stay near popular Puntarenas Province attractions

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Jacó Beach

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Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Jacó Beach, a popular beach in Jacó. You can seek out the surfing spots and local tours in this relaxing area.
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