Puntarenas Province

Must-see attractions in Puntarenas Province

Provincia Puntarenas Must-Sees

Provincia Puntarenas encompasses Costa Rica's diverse Pacific coastline, stretching from the Nicoya Peninsula to the biodiverse Osa Peninsula. The region features the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and Corcovado National Park, which protects 2.5% of the world's biodiversity. It preserves pre-Columbian history through the Diquís stone spheres and protects marine life at Marino Ballena National Park, known for its natural tombolo formation. Coastal highlights include the white sand beaches of Manuel Antonio and the multi-tiered Nauyaca Waterfalls.

Provincia Puntarenas Must-Sees — Map

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Corcovado National Park

Corcovado National Park is a National Park on the Osa Peninsula, in Osa Canton, located on the southwestern regions of Costa Rica, which is…

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National Park Manuel Antonio

The primary administrative entrance and visitor center for Manuel Antonio National Park, providing trail maps and access to the protected coastal forest.

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Nauyaca Waterfalls

A pair of waterfalls on the Barucito River consisting of a 45-meter upper fall and a 20-meter lower tiered fall with a large natural swimming pool.

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Jardin Botanico Herrera

A private nature reserve and botanical garden near Golfito dedicated to the conservation of tropical plant species and local wildlife habitats.

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Reserva Monteverde

A 10,500-hectare cloud forest reserve protecting six ecological zones. It contains over 2,500 plant species, including the world's largest collection of orchids.

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Playa Santa Teresa

A broad Pacific beach on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula known for its consistent surf breaks and volcanic rock formations.

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Montezuma Beach

This beach is multi-purpose - you can come here for a great day of swimming or scuba diving or to experience the local nightlife.

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The Stone Spheres of Costa Rica

The stone spheres of Costa Rica are an assortment of over 300 petrospheres in Costa Rica, on the Diquís Delta and on Isla del Caño.

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Marino Ballena National Park

In this national park you can see various geological formations such as underwater rocks, then mangrove forests and beaches.

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Bahia Drake

A remote bay on the northern side of the Osa Peninsula that serves as the main maritime gateway for expeditions into Corcovado National Park.

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Playa Violín

A secluded beach located north of Drake Bay near the mouth of the Sierpe River, accessible primarily by boat or hiking trails.

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Playa Manuel Antonio

A white sand beach located within the national park, situated in a deep bay that protects the waters from strong currents.

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Playa Espadilla Sur

A wide, north-facing beach inside Manuel Antonio National Park, bordered by primary forest and mangrove swamps.

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Playa Manzanillo

A quiet beach on the Nicoya Peninsula situated north of Santa Teresa, featuring large tide pools during low tide.

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Playa Gemelas

Two small, neighboring beaches within Manuel Antonio National Park, separated by a rock formation and accessible via the park's internal trail system.

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Drake Bay Airport

Bahía Drake Airport is an airport serving Bahía Drake, a Pacific coastal district with a long tradition as a tourist destination in Osa…

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