Puntarenas

The Pearl of the Pacific

Puntarenas is one of the most important tourist regions in Costa Rica. Its coasts are beautified by abundant islands, coves, beaches and natural treasures of great beauty, which make it a tourist destination par excellence. Its territory offers a wide variety of attractions based on the sun and the beach, which are completed with protected areas, insular and continental areas.
Puntarenas is a canton located in the Province of Puntarenas, on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The canton has an area of 862.46 km² and a population of over 145,000. The capital city is also called Puntarenas.

Puntarenas is one of the most touristically developed areas in Costa Rica. The city has a wide variety of hotels and restaurants, as well as many shops catering to tourists. Puntarenas is also a gateway to some of Costa Rica’s most popular tourist destinations, such as Jacó, Manuel Antonio National Park, and the Ballena Marine National Park.

Puntarenas has a tropical climate, with an average temperature of 27 degrees Celsius (80.6 degrees Fahrenheit). The rainy season runs from May to November, and the dry season from December to April.