Puntarenas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Puntarenas
Puntarenas
Photo by Kristen Keith
Photo by Kristen Keith
Photo by Kristen Keith
Photo by Kristen Keith
Photo by Kristen Keith
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Where to stay in Puntarenas

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Barrio Las Playitas

If you're spending some time in Barrio Las Playitas, Puntarenas Beach and Puntarenas Marine Park are top sights worth seeing.

Barrio Las Playitas
Hotel Cayuga

Hotel Cayuga

3 out of 5
calle 4, Puntarenas, Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Puntarenas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (175 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable, great staff"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

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Hotel Cayuga
Puerto Azul Hotel

Puerto Azul Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Cocal de Puntarenas, Puntarenas, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Puntarenas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (836 reviews)
"The hotel was conveniently located near the ferry. The staff was friendly. The breakfast was very good."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

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Hotel Puntarenas Beach

Hotel Puntarenas Beach

3 out of 5
50 metros este de la Clinica San Rafael, Paseo de los Turistas, Puntarenas
The price is AU$111 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$111
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Puntarenas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Puntarenas Cathedral and La Casa de la ...
7.2/10 Good! (151 reviews)
"This was most interesting stay on my Costa Rica vacation, a somewhat quirky but comfortable beach hotel. My room was clean, spacious, the AC was working well, and the poolside room helped make it pretty quiet (a beach bar was across the street playing music). The bathroom had a jacuzzi style tub ..."

Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2025

Hotel Puntarenas Beach
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Beach House basecamp for Pacific coast adventure

Beach House basecamp for Pacific coast adventure

El Cocal
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Puntarenas. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Playa Pochote and Playa ...
Beach house
"Thank you for having us in your beach house. This property is exactly as described. Walk out the back door and onto the beach. Has a secure parking garage for one car. Lots of seafood markets and restaurants nearby."

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2024

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CASA FARO

CASA FARO

3 out of 5
PASEO DE LOS TURISTAS, Puntarenas, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Puntarenas. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 15 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Puntarenas Cathedral and La Casa ...
4.6/10 (3 reviews)
"Never again. We had to leave 2 days early and try to find another place on high season for my party of 8 because of over booking. The service was just terrible. To bad, because the area was great. Dont rent from this place."

Reviewed on 22 Jan. 2024

CASA FARO
Apartamento Acogedor a 20 Metros de la Playa

Apartamento Acogedor a 20 Metros de la Playa

Puntarenas
Stay at this apartment in Puntarenas. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Playa Pochote and Puntarenas Marine Park are ...
Great Host and Cute Property
"I truly appreciate the communication with the host and their welcoming of us. The property was clean, well lit, and had everything we needed and wanted."

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

Apartamento Acogedor a 20 Metros de la Playa
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Popular places to visit

Puntarenas Pier

Puntarenas Pier

Explore the waterfront in Puntarenas with a trip to Puntarenas Pier. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Puntarenas Pier

Playa Pochote

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Pochote during your trip to Puntarenas? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Playa Pochote

Puntarenas Marine Park

You can find out about the history of Puntarenas with a stop at Puntarenas Marine Park. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Puntarenas Marine Park

Playa Angostura

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Angostura during your trip to Puntarenas? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Playa Angostura

Puntarenas Cathedral

You can learn about the history of Puntarenas with a trip to Puntarenas Cathedral. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Puntarenas Cathedral

La Casa de la Cultura

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at La Casa de la Cultura during your travels in Puntarenas. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

La Casa de la Cultura

Activities

Bioluminescence Tour by Boat

Bioluminescence Tour by Boat

AU$61
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Bioluminescence Tour by Boat
Damas Island Mangrove Tour with Monkeys

Damas Island Mangrove Tour with Monkeys

AU$94
per adult
Damas Island Mangrove Tour with Monkeys
Puntarenas Shore Excursions. Hanging Bridges walk

Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River

AU$190
per adult
Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River
Tortuga Island Paradise with Snorkeling Included

Tortuga Island Paradise with Snorkeling Included

AU$146
per adult
Tortuga Island Paradise with Snorkeling Included
Manuel Antonio: Nauyaca Waterfall and Beach Towns Tour

Manuel Antonio: Nauyaca Waterfalls All Inclusive Full Day

AU$198
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Manuel Antonio: Nauyaca Waterfalls All Inclusive Full Day
From Puntarenas: Tortuga Island Full-Day Boat Trip

From Puntarenas: Tortuga Island Full-Day Boat Trip

AU$168
per adult
From Puntarenas: Tortuga Island Full-Day Boat Trip
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