Puntarenas is the largest province in Costa Rica and it is home for
great attraction such as Port Caldera which has become the most important
port of call for some of the major cruise liners, the beaches of Jaco,
Quepos, Manuel Antonio, etc.
Being the coutry's most important fishing port, Puntarenas is the perfect
place to enjoy fresh seafood, be it camarones al ajillo (shrimp scampi),
pescado entero (a whole fried fish), or ceviche de corvina (bits of fresh
fish marinate in lime juice with onions, peppers and spices).
"Paseo de los Turistas" Way
Access Road to Puntarenas Aerial View
It has traditionally been the Costa Rican´s favorite beach and
continues to attract countless visitors despite the many new tourist developments
on the Pacific Coast. Key attractions are the musical festivals, El Paseo
de los Turistas the (board- walk) with its many famous ice creams fountains
and discotheques, restaurant and cafes lining the beach, where you may
calm the 28ºC temperature of the City.
Also there is a hospital, banks, supermarkets, restaurants, post office,
police stations, a Marine Life Park and hotels like: