Puntarenas Province Travel Guide

Costa Rica

If you ever go to Costa Rica, you have to stop by Cabo Matapalo, close to Corcovado. You won't see that many tourists there. And on top of the beautiful spot, if you're lucky you'll encounter colourful frogs, toucans, howler monkeys and spider monkeys... as we did :) #BestOf5
At first I was disappointed to have rain, but It made for a great hike. After all, that's why they call it the rain forest!
After releasing Green Turtle hatchlings during the late afternoon, I was convinced to stay behind for the sunset. We passed the time by throwing coconuts around, having a good laugh, and taking photos of each other. Then, all of us looked up and thought, "This is truly Costa Rica, absolutely gorgeous".
A circuit of 10 zip lines, bridges, and butterfly garden. Ends with a really good costa rican lunch. The trip starts in Quepos and they take your group on a 30 minute van drive inland through palm plantations and green foothills. A great 5-hour adventure for families. $75 pp. www.canopysafari.com
The view from Hostel Lucy. A little out of the center of town (but only a 5 min walk). It has a beautiful beach front!

Popular cities in Puntarenas Province

Aerial drone view of a tropical paradise beach. Playa Ventanas in Costa Rica
Quepos
Known for Beaches, Nature and Wildlife
Get away to romantic Quepos! Enjoy the natural setting, beaches and seaside.

Reasons to visit

  • Manuel Antonio Beach
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
  • Playa Espadilla
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Panoramic view at the bay with beaches near Jaco city in Costa Rica
Jacó
Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Tours
Relaxing Jacó awaits: its surfing, beaches, natural setting and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Jacó Beach
  • Marina Los Sueños
  • Herradura Beach
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Forêt nuageuse de Monteverde
Monteverde
Known for Forests, Hiking and Bird watching
Get away to Monteverde! Enjoy the forests, ziplining and hiking.

Reasons to visit

  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
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Bahía ballena Costa Rica
Bahía Ballena
Known for Jungles, Relaxing and Wildlife
Explore relaxing Bahía Ballena: its jungle, cocktail bars, ziplining and more!
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Aerial view of Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica. The best Tourist Attraction and Nature Reserve with lots of Wildlife, Tropical Plants and paradisiacal Beaches on the Pacific Coast.
Cóbano
Known for Relaxing, Secluded and Surfing
Get away to secluded Cóbano! Enjoy the surfing, jungle and ziplining.
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Paquera
Known for Tours, Excursions and Islands
Like island views? Get away to relaxing Paquera!
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