THE PACIFIC COAST
Puntarenas
PUNTARENAS & THE PACIFIC COAST
Costa Rica’s Pacific Playground
If there’s one thing Puntarenas is known for, it’s its breathtaking beaches. Taking up the majority of the country’s Pacific coast, the province is the perfect place to visit to take in so much of what Costa Rica has to offer.
The natural beauty that brings so many to these shores is further augmented by luxurious five-star resorts a port of call for cruise ships and amazing gastronomic opportunities. From the city of Puntarenas down to Golfito, the province is peppered with beaches that would surpass anyone’s idea of a dream tropical paradise.
A Must for Wildlife Lovers
The province is not just strikingly beautiful, but of immense ecological importance as well due to it being a great place to take part in whale watching and a transition area between the dry tropical climes of Guanacaste and the verdant forests of the Central Pacific.
Manuel Antonio National Park.is one of the most visited nature preserves even though it’s one of the country’s smallest. The park boasts beautiful beaches looking out to crystal blue ocean waters as well as acre upon acre of protected rainforest. There are many amazing luxury resorts to choose from in the nearby area so this park is a must for any wildlife lover who doesn’t want to have to rough it.
