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
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

Popular cities in Puntarenas Province

Quepos
Quepos
Known for Beaches, Nature and Wildlife
Get away to romantic Quepos! Enjoy the natural setting, beaches and adventure.

Reasons to visit

  • Playa Espadilla
  • Marina Pez Vela
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Jacó
Jacó
Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Tours
Relaxing Jacó awaits: its surfing, beaches, adventures and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Jacó Beach
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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
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Puntarenas
Puntarenas
Known for Beaches, Ferries and boats and Excursions
Trip time! Discover the beaches, boating and ziplining in tropical Puntarenas.

Reasons to visit

  • Puntarenas Pier
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Paquera
Paquera
Known for Tours, Excursions and Islands
Like island views? Get away to relaxing Paquera!
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Drake Bay
Drake Bay
Known for Beaches, Snorkelling and Nature
Explore Drake Bay: its snorkelling, natural setting, beaches and more!
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