Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Puntarenas December 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Puntarenas](https://expedia.co.uk/Puntarenas-Hotels.d9435.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Puntarenas](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Puntarenas.d9435.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Puntarenas Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Puntarenas.d9435.Car-Hire-Guide)[Puntarenas Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Puntarenas.d9435.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Puntarenas ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Puntarenas Types of activities Where to stay [Puntarenas travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Puntarenas.dx9435) ![Puntarenas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/2699b2933b815f3729da6b8b45c446d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Puntarenas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/f3b9be83c503def37204558842283d71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Kristen Keith](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5f07c9fc99f87881a0ca2fc6b157bdca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kristen Keith](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5f07c9fc99f87881a0ca2fc6b157bdca.jpg) ![Photo by Kristen Keith](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/83f4cf656a71b6b80094181ad0521e88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kristen Keith](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/83f4cf656a71b6b80094181ad0521e88.jpg) ![Photo by Kristen Keith](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/01d4fceffe292377e3c75e994b490e43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kristen Keith](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/01d4fceffe292377e3c75e994b490e43.jpg) ## Puntarenas Attractions Perpetually prepared for unique ways to get inspired and have a brand new adventure, you're prepared to discover a new locale from top to bottom. It's not difficult to fill an itinerary, because Expedia makes it simple to book loads of things to do. Find and book your activities now, and all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited! - Book your favourite excursion on Expedia for significant savings, and you'll still have enough cash for a fancy hotel or upscale dinner while you're travelling. The things to do in Puntarenas aren't only among the best, but they won't cost an arm and a leg. We have 45 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at £29. - Puntarenas is a favourite among travellers similar to yourself. In fact, a lot of travellers have been visiting Puntarenas to check out local hot spots and explore the best things to do, and many are already thinking of return. The most loved activities can get the curiosity of even well-versed explorers, and that includes savvy visitors like you. Our list includes an impressive variety of historically themed outings and opportunities for fun. With one-of-a kind ways to explore the best this area has to offer like a [Cruise on Lake Pichola](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cruise-on-lake-pichola.a213900.activity-details), there is an abundance of opportunities to choose from when you consider all the choices available here at Expedia. Our activities are the ideal way to organise your trip. You'll need some planning to really get the most out of Puntarenas, particularly when you want to schedule in lots of local cuisine and entertainment. And it's clear that you don't plan to sleep all day遥ou are ready to get out and have an adventure. You look forward to checking off the most essential activities around, and an exploration of historic city neighbourhoods is a perfect way to spend an afternoon. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Puntarenas ### Tours & day trips [See all 35 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1679817/c4c1c396-f69f-41ce-a030-a0a3726323a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River 6h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £93 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rainforest-skywalk-tarcoles-river-eco-cruise-tour-puntarenas-shore-excursion.a1679817.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Manuel Antonio: Boat Mangrove Tour to See Animals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49441227/7d45345f-0721-456d-a553-98d65d34d680.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Manuel Antonio: Boat Mangrove Tour to See Animals 2h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manuel-antonio-boat-mangrove-tour-to-see-animals.a49441227.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Full Day Excursion to Tortuga Island from Puntarenas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4484649/bb4e049a-85f1-49b3-a0c9-d044e6200192.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Excursion to Tortuga Island from Puntarenas 10h 9/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-excursion-to-tortuga-island-from-puntarenas.a4484649.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48475142/dbec1542-79e6-4fca-a23b-f46c4d04dfee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat 18h Free cancellation available £127 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hiking-tour-corcovado-and-lunch.a48475142.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Tortuga Island Paradise with Snorkelling Included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49195132/5a9aedfa-bed6-4f1b-9753-4d0f7d71ad24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tortuga Island Paradise with Snorkelling Included 8h Free cancellation available £82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tortuga-island-paradise-tour-with-snorkelling-included.a49195132.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Hanging Bridges, Skywalk Tour & Boat...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1370732/87823582-cd67-48a0-aded-f1ebb9270c54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Hanging Bridges, Skywalk Tour & Boat... 5h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £93 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/puntarenas-shore-excursion-rainforest-hanging-bridges-skywalk-tour-boat-tour.a1370732.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Sunset Bioluminescence Tour by Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4081790/adbbfe30-f153-49f0-b2e9-655ca6c06ce5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sunset Bioluminescence Tour by Boat 2h 8/10 1 review Free cancellation available £37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bioluminescence-tour-by-boat.a4081790.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Crocodiles and Monkeys Tour to the Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49581885/9244dc2c-bf91-4bfb-a6b0-ae9d3b08804b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Crocodiles and Monkeys Tour to the Coast 5h Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/crocodiles-and-monkeys-tour-to-the-coast.a49581885.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Eddy's Bioluminescence Reserve in Punta Cuchillos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47123214/6a4c602f-f05d-4427-bc99-00fbde9104c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Eddy's Bioluminescence Reserve in Punta Cuchillos 1h 15m £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/eddys-bioluminescence-reserve-in-punta-cuchillos.a47123214.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 14 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Manuel Antonio: Boat Mangrove Tour to See Animals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49441227/7d45345f-0721-456d-a553-98d65d34d680.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Manuel Antonio: Boat Mangrove Tour to See Animals 2h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manuel-antonio-boat-mangrove-tour-to-see-animals.a49441227.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Mangrove Kayak](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2726273/748399f9-ec9b-4786-9527-afdcbd747f47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mangrove Kayak 3h Free cancellation available £56 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monkey-mangrove-kayak-at-nacarcosta.a2726273.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Isla Tortuga Snorkelling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2775276/e48960e8-e4b8-402e-8f4a-f9bd7ce94d98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Isla Tortuga Snorkelling Tour 5h 6/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/isla-tortuga-snorkelling-tour.a2775276.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Eddy's Bioluminescence Reserve in Punta Cuchillos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47123214/6a4c602f-f05d-4427-bc99-00fbde9104c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Eddy's Bioluminescence Reserve in Punta Cuchillos 1h 15m £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/eddys-bioluminescence-reserve-in-punta-cuchillos.a47123214.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![From Puntarenas: Tortuga Island Full-Day Boat Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48039101/cbfe5820-a632-49de-820d-057db06e1058.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Puntarenas: Tortuga Island Full-Day Boat Trip 7h Free cancellation available £82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-puntarenas-tortuga-island-full-day-boat-trip.a48039101.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Mangrove Night Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45681466/e80249a6-887b-4077-82f5-d41dbe97cfe4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mangrove Night Tour 3h Free cancellation available £64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-hours-mangrove-night-tour.a45681466.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Bioluminescence Experience in Paquera with Dinner Included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47078101/9b1f44be-4d18-4014-906c-d203e76b752d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bioluminescence Experience in Paquera with Dinner Included 2h Free cancellation available £49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bioluminescence-experience-in-paquera-with-dinner-included.a47078101.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Paquera: Sunset and Bioluminescence Evening Kayaking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48165016/2e227606-f7a6-4675-a6ba-48c9f4f44d58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Paquera: Sunset and Bioluminescence Evening Kayaking Tour 2h Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/paquera-2-hours-bioluminescence-kayak-tour.a48165016.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Uvita One Day Tour: Whalewatching, Surfing & Waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48261135/12241c0f-3019-411f-b336-ca275b7ff6c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Uvita One Day Tour: Whalewatching, Surfing & Waterfalls 8h Free cancellation available £262 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/uvita-one-day-tour-whalewatching-surfing-waterfalls.a48261135.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![From Puntarenas: Bioluminiscence Boat Tour with BBQ & Drinks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48163248/f64dbb5e-a1c9-483a-9fe7-1515b32d048b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Puntarenas: Bioluminiscence Boat Tour with BBQ & Drinks 7h Free cancellation available £99 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-puntarenas-bioluminiscence-boat-tour-with-bbq-drinks.a48163248.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 13 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48475142/dbec1542-79e6-4fca-a23b-f46c4d04dfee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat 18h Free cancellation available £127 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hiking-tour-corcovado-and-lunch.a48475142.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Full Day Adventure Corcovado](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48289118/860f1599-02fa-43d3-adf4-656b09496225.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Adventure Corcovado 1d Free cancellation available £101 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-adventure-corcovado.a48289118.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Monkey, Sloth and Jaco Beach Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49997894/b3019f8b-f2aa-49e8-acf7-d5084e9f3a20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monkey, Sloth and Jaco Beach Adventure 4h 30m Free cancellation available £67 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monkey-sloth-and-jaco-beach-adventure.a49997894.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Shuttel Monteverde to SJS Airport Juan Santa Maria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44824524/148b7cb9-dc73-4da0-9109-d6f0cea5609d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Shuttel Monteverde to SJS Airport Juan Santa Maria 3h 30m Free cancellation available £49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wildlife-night-tour.a44824524.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Monteverde Cloud Forest and Coffee Tour Shore Excursion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49666732/13f31e75-ab70-4646-b5d8-9479a7706356.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monteverde Cloud Forest and Coffee Tour Shore Excursion 8h Free cancellation available £130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monteverde-cloud-forest-and-coffee-tour-shore-excursion.a49666732.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Mangrove Night Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45681466/e80249a6-887b-4077-82f5-d41dbe97cfe4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mangrove Night Tour 3h Free cancellation available £64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-hours-mangrove-night-tour.a45681466.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Ultimate Waterfall Zipline: 18 Lines Over 11 Falls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1377258/ad895d19-cd1d-4d29-a5cd-58425404b78b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ultimate Waterfall Zipline: 18 Lines Over 11 Falls 5h Free cancellation available £119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/amazing-mega-zipline-25-lines-over-11-waterfalls-puntarenas-pier.a1377258.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Ultimate Mega Zipline Adventure: 18 Lines Over 11 Waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/690586/f048c5e2-eb73-4105-96e6-97f80568770f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ultimate Mega Zipline Adventure: 18 Lines Over 11 Waterfalls 3h 30m 2/10 1 review Free cancellation available £81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/amazing-mega-zipline-25-lines-over-11-waterfalls.a690586.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Ultimate Waterfall Zipline: 18 Lines Over 11 Falls Near Jaco](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1377295/e7bcb479-70b1-4239-a8d5-309006203ba1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ultimate Waterfall Zipline: 18 Lines Over 11 Falls Near Jaco 5h Free cancellation available £81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/amazing-mega-zipline-25-lines-over-11-waterfalls-jaco.a1377295.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ![Curu Wildlife Refuge Guided Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49812412/da656d63-7156-432e-92b8-79aca57d1ddc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Curu Wildlife Refuge Guided Hike 3h 30m Free cancellation available £389 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/curu-wildlife-refuge-guided-hike.a49812412.activity-details?&rid=9435&location=Puntarenas&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Puntarenas | Number of things to do | 45 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Night Walk Tour in Monteverde](/things-to-do/night-walk-tour-in-monteverde.a49931501.activity-details): £29 | | Top 5 things to do | [Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River](/things-to-do/rainforest-skywalk-tarcoles-river-eco-cruise-tour-puntarenas-shore-excursion.a1679817.activity-details)[Manuel Antonio: Boat Mangrove Tour to See Animals](/things-to-do/manuel-antonio-boat-mangrove-tour-to-see-animals.a49441227.activity-details)[From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat](/things-to-do/hiking-tour-corcovado-and-lunch.a48475142.activity-details)[1 1/2 hours Tour Horseback Riding and Visiting the Beach](/things-to-do/2-hours-tour-horseback-riding-and-visiting-the-beach.a46411102.activity-details)[Damas Island Mangrove Tour with Monkeys](/things-to-do/damas-island-mangrove-tour-with-monkeys.a47522933.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Manuel Antonio: Boat Mangrove Tour to See Animals](/things-to-do/manuel-antonio-boat-mangrove-tour-to-see-animals.a49441227.activity-details)[1 1/2 hours Tour Horseback Riding and Visiting the Beach](/things-to-do/2-hours-tour-horseback-riding-and-visiting-the-beach.a46411102.activity-details)[Damas Island Mangrove Tour with Monkeys](/things-to-do/damas-island-mangrove-tour-with-monkeys.a47522933.activity-details)[Mangrove Kayak](/things-to-do/monkey-mangrove-kayak-at-nacarcosta.a2726273.activity-details)[Eddy's Bioluminescence Reserve in Punta Cuchillos](/things-to-do/eddys-bioluminescence-reserve-in-punta-cuchillos.a47123214.activity-details) | | With kids | [Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River](/things-to-do/rainforest-skywalk-tarcoles-river-eco-cruise-tour-puntarenas-shore-excursion.a1679817.activity-details)[Manuel Antonio: Boat Mangrove Tour to See Animals](/things-to-do/manuel-antonio-boat-mangrove-tour-to-see-animals.a49441227.activity-details)[From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat](/things-to-do/hiking-tour-corcovado-and-lunch.a48475142.activity-details)[Damas Island Mangrove Tour with Monkeys](/things-to-do/damas-island-mangrove-tour-with-monkeys.a47522933.activity-details)[Mangrove Kayak](/things-to-do/monkey-mangrove-kayak-at-nacarcosta.a2726273.activity-details) | ## What to do in Puntarenas --- ### Popular places to visit ![Puntarenas Pier](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/624ad2f5ed262dadcd3f429fdcc727f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Puntarenas Pier Puntarenas Pier is just one of the places to see in Puntarenas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puntarenas-Pier-Puntarenas.d6332730.Attraction) #### Playa Pochote Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Pochote during your trip to Puntarenas? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Pochote-Puntarenas.d553248635997363721.Attraction) #### Puntarenas Marine Park You can find out about the history of Puntarenas with a stop at Puntarenas Marine Park. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puntarenas-Marine-Park-Barrio-Las-Playitas.d553248621532964824.Attraction) #### Playa Angostura Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Angostura during your trip to Puntarenas? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Angostura-Puntarenas.d553248635997364186.Attraction) #### Puntarenas Cathedral After visiting Puntarenas Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Puntarenas. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puntarenas-Cathedral-Puntarenas.d6332726.Attraction) #### Playa Torres Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Torres during your trip to Puntarenas? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Torres-Puntarenas-Province.d553248635997364202.Attraction) #### La Casa de la Cultura You can spend time browsing the exhibits at La Casa de la Cultura during your travels in Puntarenas. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Casa-De-La-Cultura-Puntarenas.d553248621532964823.Attraction) #### Museo Histórico Marino You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museo Histórico Marino during your travels in Puntarenas. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museo-Historico-Marino-Puntarenas.d553248621532964822.Attraction) #### Victoria Park Explore the great outdoors at Victoria Park, a lovely green space in Puntarenas. 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