Cantón Puntarenas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by dense green forest.
A beach at sunset with waves, palm trees, and a cloudy sky.
A beach with clear blue water, palm trees, and rocky outcrops.
A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery.
A sandy beach with gentle waves, a forested island, and a clear blue sky.

Popular cities in Cantón Puntarenas

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, turquoise waters, and dense green forest.
Cóbano
Known for Relaxing, Secluded and Surfing
Get away to secluded Cóbano! Enjoy the surfing, jungle and ziplining.

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  • Montezuma Beach
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A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, rocky shoreline, and palm trees.
Paquera
Known for Tours, Excursions and Islands
Like island views? Get away to relaxing Paquera!

Reasons to visit

  • Isla Tortuga Beach
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A sunrise over a mountainous landscape with lush greenery.
El Roble
Explore attractions like Puntarenas Beach and Playa Boca de Barranca as you discover things to see and do in El Roble.

Reasons to visit

  • Playa Boca de Barranca
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A single palm tree on a sandy beach with a calm sea and distant mountains in the background.
Chomes
Venture to sights like Playa Blanca as you discover the local area in Chomes.

Reasons to visit

  • Playa Blanca
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A tropical beach with clear blue waters, a sandy shore, and lush green vegetation.
Puntarenas
Known for Beaches, Ferries and boats and Excursions
Trip time! Discover the beaches, boating and ziplining in relaxing Puntarenas.
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Lepanto
Lepanto
Check out the local area in Lepanto as you venture to sights like Karen Mogensen Nature Reserve.
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A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky shoreline, and residential buildings.

Santa Teresa Beach

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If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Santa Teresa Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Teresa. You can seek out the area's surfing spots and yoga studios.
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