What to do in Puntarenas Province

Activities, attractions and tours

A red suspension bridge in a dense green forest.
A glass-fronted information center surrounded by lush greenery.
An aerial view of a marina surrounded by hills and a large body of water.
A green suspension bridge surrounded by dense forest.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and lush green hills in the background.

Activities

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

NZ$145
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
All Inclusive Catamaran Eco Adventure from Manuel Antonio

All Inclusive Catamaran Eco Adventure from Manuel Antonio

NZ$145
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
All Inclusive Catamaran Eco Adventure from Manuel Antonio
3-Hour ATV Jungle Waterfall Adventure

3-Hour ATV Jungle Waterfall Adventure

NZ$179
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3-Hour ATV Jungle Waterfall Adventure
Manuel Antonio Canopy Tour - Longest Twin Zip Line in Central America

Manuel Antonio Canopy Tour - Longest Twin Zip Line in Central America

NZ$152
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Manuel Antonio Canopy Tour - Longest Twin Zip Line in Central America
Day Tour to Playa Fantasia on Sealounge Catamaran

Snorkeling Tour to Playa Fantasia on Sealounge Catamaran

NZ$271
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Snorkeling Tour to Playa Fantasia on Sealounge Catamaran
Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle

Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle

NZ$65
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle
Jaco Horseback Riding Adventure Tours

Jaco Horseback Riding Adventure Tours

NZ$104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jaco Horseback Riding Adventure Tours
Monkey, Crocodile, Sloths & Beach Experience

Monkey Crocodile Sloths and Beach Experience

NZ$150
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monkey Crocodile Sloths and Beach Experience
Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano

Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano

NZ$162
per adult
Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano
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Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

Activity duration is 16 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 55 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$195 per adult
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Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

Activity duration is 16 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 55 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$195 per adult
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quad bike Tour in Jaco Beach, enjoy Jungle, River, and Beach - No large gro...

quad bike Tour in Jaco Beach, enjoy Jungle, River, and Beach - No large gro...

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$120 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Monteverde: Coffee, Sugar Cane, and Chocolate Tour

Monteverde: Coffee, Sugar Cane, and Chocolate Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 29 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$78 per adult
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Chocolate Experience in Jaco Beach and Los Suenos

Chocolate Experience in Jaco Beach and Los Suenos

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 28 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$88 per adult
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What to do in Puntarenas Province

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Jacó Beach

8.6/5 (2,737 reviews)
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Jacó Beach, a popular beach in Jacó. You can seek out the surfing spots and local tours in this relaxing area.
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Find the best Puntarenas Province areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Manuel Antonio

The stunning beaches and idyllic natural landscape are just a few highlights of Manuel Antonio. Make a stop by Biesanz Beach or Playa Espadilla while you're exploring the area.

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El Cerro

If you're spending some time in El Cerro, Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Rancho Tipico don Juan are top sights worth seeing.

Puerto Viejo

While Puerto Viejo isn't home to many top sights, Playa Coronado and Playa Torres are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Valle Pura Vida

Valle Pura Vida might not have many top sights, but Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Cascada El Salto are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Hermosa Hills

When in Hermosa Hills, you can plan a visit to Jacó Beach and El Miro, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

 

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Day trip destinations from Puntarenas Province

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Golfito

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a small island with lush greenery in the distance.

Curu

A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area.

Los Angeles Chires

A coastal landscape with clear blue waters, rocky shore, and distant mountains.

Jacó

A large ocean wave with white foam at the crest, indicating strong surf conditions.

Bejuco

A rural house with a corrugated metal roof, surrounded by banana trees and a dirt path.

Miramar

A beach at sunset with a person standing in the sand.

Santa Teresa

A beach with palm trees and a forested hill in the background.

Carate

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