Puntarenas Province

Puntarenas Province


The province Puntarenas stretches down Costa Rica's pacific coast, and is home to some of Costa Rica's most well known cities and National Parks. Costa Rica's most popular tourist destination, Manuel Antonio National Park (and the neighboring city of Quepos) is located here. Additionally, Puntarenas is where travelers will find:

  • Jaco: Costa Rica's best known party and most developed beachfront area
  • Dominical: Great surfing, great shopping and great vibes
  • Uvita: Ballena National Park (and the famous whale's tail beach) 
  • Ojochal: Home to the area's best restaurants
  • Reserva Playa Tortuga: Help protect and save Costa Rica's turtles during your stay
  • Palmar Sur/Sierpe: Home to Costa Rica's only known ancient artifacts - the "Ancient Spheres"
  • Golfito: Beautiful bay, with old Costa Rica architecture
  • Corcovado National Park: The most biologically intense place on Earth

Jaco

Quepos

Bahia Ballena / Dominical / Uvita / Ojochal / San Buenas

Sierpe