What to do in Puntarenas Province

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Tortuga Island Tour with Costa Cat

Tortuga Island Tour with Costa Cat

CA $243
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Tortuga Island Tour with Costa Cat
Monteverde: Kinkajou Forest Night Walking Tour

Monteverde: Kinkajou Forest Night Walking Tour

CA $40
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monteverde: Kinkajou Forest Night Walking Tour
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

CA $120
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
Jaco Horseback Riding Adventure Tours

Jaco Horseback Riding Adventure Tours

CA $72
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jaco Horseback Riding Adventure Tours
Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano

Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano

CA $133
per adult
Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano
Uvita: Whale Watching Boat Trip with Drinks and Snacks

Uvita: Whale & Dolphin Watching Boat Trip w/ Drinks & Snacks

CA $133
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Uvita: Whale & Dolphin Watching Boat Trip w/ Drinks & Snacks
3-Hour ATV Jungle Waterfall Adventure

3-Hour ATV Jungle Waterfall Adventure

CA $147
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3-Hour ATV Jungle Waterfall Adventure
Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour

Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour (Regular)

CA $90
per adult
Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour (Regular)
Snorkeling at Caño Island

Snorkeling at Caño Island

CA $224
per adult
Snorkeling at Caño Island
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Jacó Beach

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Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Jacó Beach during your travels in Jacó? You can seek out the surfing spots and local tours in this relaxing area.
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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 Cascada El Salto or Biesanz Beach 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

When in Puerto Viejo, you can plan a visit to Playa Coronado and Playa Torres, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Valle Pura Vida

While Valle Pura Vida might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cascada El Salto and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge.
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Hermosa Hills

While Hermosa Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hermosa Beach and Jacó Beach.

 

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Day trip destinations from Puntarenas Province

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Puntarenas

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Malpais

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Puerto Jiménez

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Golfito

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Agujas

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Drake Bay

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Caldera

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