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Puntarenas is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica's largest province, Puntarenas. Located on the Pacific Coast, this urban city sits on a long and narrow peninsula that juts out into the Gulf of Nicoyo and is surrounded by tropical paradise. It's port, Caldera, is one of the main ports in the country and is Costa Rica's most important fishing port, which translates into the perfect setting for eating fresh and delectable seafood. It is quite a lively town on the weekend featuring an urban beach and a series of open-air cafes. ...
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Puntarenas' accessibility is its main attraction as it is nearby to some of Costa Rica's best attractions. Its close proximity to San Jose and the famed Jaco Beach makes it appealing. Puntarenas provides the opportunity to discover many of the natural wonders and lush landscapes of Costa Rica including Manuel Antonio National Park, which hosts a series of small beaches and bays surrounded by verdant and dense rainforest and Carara Biological Reserve, one of Costa Rica's most biologically diverse national parks. Avail yourself of the opportunity to take a trip across the Gulf of Nicoyo, tour the nearby Coco Island, or take a boat trip to the famed and glorious Tortuga Islands with their pristin, sun-drenched beaches. Newly developed is the Pacific Marine Park with 28 separate tanks that recreates the underwater world of the Pacific coast.
Puntarenas is unlike any other destination in Costa Rica providing a truly unique Costa Rican experience.
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The currency used is the Costa Rican Colon, but the United States Dollar is also accepted.
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The average annual temperatures are between 21°C and 27°C with little variation throughout the year.
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The voltage used is 120V.
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The language used in Puntarenas is Spanish but English is also widely spoken.
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The time zone in Puntarenas Costa Rica is GMT (UTC) -6.
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Documents required to visit Puntarenas
Canadian Citizens please click here
Non-Canadian citizens please contact the consulate or embassy for information.
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