Barrio Las Playitas Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Barrio Las Playitas
Popular places to visit
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 Pier
Puntarenas Pier is just one of the places to see in Puntarenas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
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 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.
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.
Puntarenas Cathedral
After visiting Puntarenas Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Puntarenas. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Activities

Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River

Tortuga Island Paradise with Snorkeling Included

Crocodile Jungle River Safari & Puntarenas Cultural Highlights

From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat
Our pick of the best Barrio Las Playitas Hotel Deals

Hotel Cayuga
Very clean and modern; a bit of an oasis in a rather economically distressed town. Excellent shower/bathroom. Very friendly and helpful staff, very good restaurant/bar, and a very nice pool.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Enchanted Home

Escape to Pier Sands Casita#2, Min Walk From Beach
We stayed with two other couples at Casita number two and everyone agreed it was the perfect location for spending time at the beach and or going downtown to check out Puntarenas!! we’ll be back!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2025

Relax at Pier Sands Casita#1, Min Walk From Beach!
Everything was dirty in the property, from the shower curtain full of black mold to coffee maker and fans. Streets are full of garbage outside, smell of sewages and garbage is everywhere. In the shower we found worms and spiders. They even did not have the cutesy of cleaning the dishes, we had to ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2023

Gated Community-Privacy, Ocean Views-pool-Ojochal-sleep 9

Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive
Beautiful resort, helpful staff, and good food choices. Safe atmosphere…
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026


