 Costa Rica lies in between two continents and two oceans,
in the Central America. Puntarenas is the capital city of the
largest province in the country, Puntarenas Province (11.276 sq
km), on the Nicoya Peninsula. It boasts of its prime location on
the Pacific coast.
Location
Puntarenas Costa Rica is situated 120 km away or 40 minutes from
the capital city of Costa Rica, San Jose.
Exploring Puntarenas Costa Rica Puntarenas is the place
where you can witness cruise liners and vast Pacific Coast. Savor
the delicious seafood at Puntarenas. Puntarenas is a window from
where you can peek into the culture and customs in Costa Rica.
Camarones al ajillo, pescado entero, and ceviche de corvine are
some native Costa Rican seafood, for which Puntaranes is
famous.
Puntarenas City in Costa Rica is the largest city in the Central
Pacific, situated on the Nicoya Peninsula. Port Caldera is the
leading port 16 km south of Puntarenas to anchor down the cruises.
Take a tour to Poas Volcano, one of the largest volcanos in the
world and enjoy the abundance of rich flora in the region. Diving
and mountain biking are the two activities enjoyed by tourist in
the city.
Fishing and sport fishing is the principal attraction in the
country. Previously, Puntarenas was the principal port city of
Costa Rica, but it id now drawing many tourists for its rich marine
life. Many fishermen, avid adventurers, couples and families are
flocking the city to enjoy the fishing experience. There are
various hotels and resorts scattered throughout the city offering
luxury and comfortable accommodation along with various water
sports and fishing facilities to guests.
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