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Puntarenas, Costa Rica, a small Pacific-coast city about 50 mi/80 km west of San Jose, is making a comeback as a port and resort town. The toll highway between San Jose and Puntarenas cuts the journey ...
News Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Places: Where to stay in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica: Our favorite areas and hotels for every budget
Where to stay in Manuel Antonio, from hillside hotels with ocean views to walkable spots near the beach and park, with our favorite luxury, mid-range and budget picks.
News Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Places: Getting to know Puntarenas FC
Located in beautiful Costa Rica, Puntarenas, or "Sandy Point", is a long narrow sand spit that is an extension of the Nicoya Peninsula and juts out into the Gulf of Nicoya, only two blocks wide at its ...
News Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Places: Costa Rica’s New Cultural Passport Sends You to 35 Places Most Visitors Never See
If you have already done Arenal, Manuel Antonio and Monteverde and want a reason to drive somewhere new, Costa Rica just handed you one. The Ministry of Culture and Youth has started the Pasaporte ...
News Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Places: Costa Rica Asked to Explain Fishing Boats Seen in Puntarenas Estuary
The appearance of two fishing boats in the Puntarenas estuary has led a Costa Rican ocean conservation advocate to ask authorities for more information about the vessels, their owners and why they ...
News Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Places: Dream Beachfront Property at Ballena Beach in Uvita, Costa RicaDream Beachfront Property at Ballena Beach in Uvita, Costa Rica: Your Dream Beachfront Paradise Awaits. Feel ...
Dream Beachfront Property at Ballena Beach in Uvita, Costa RicaDream Beachfront Property at Ballena Beach in Uvita, Costa Rica: Your Dream Beachfront Paradise Awaits. Feel yourself unwinding with the, ...
News Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Places: Puntarenas Costa Rica tour: Manuel Antonio, Uvita, Dominical, Jaco
MANUEL ANTONIO, COSTA RICA TRAVEL GUIDE: Today we explore the southern part of Punta Arenas in Costa Rica. We check out Manuel Antonio, Uvita, Dominical and Jaco. There are many waterfalls and ...
News Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Places: Best Places to Visit in Costa Rica
With landscapes ranging from dense jungles to active volcanoes to stunning white sand beaches, Costa Rica is a favorite amongst travelers for its spectacular scenery and laid-back "pura vida" ...
News Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Places: I spent 12 days seeking Costa Rica's highlights, from the Cloud Forest to the Nicoya Peninsula. I'd revisit 3 places in a heartbeat but one tourist trap I'll never fall into again.
You're currently following this author! Click to unsubscribe from email alerts. My partner and I decided to splurge on a vacation to Costa Rica for a milestone birthday celebration this year. We spent ...
News Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Places: Three Mexicans extradited to US over 840-kilogram cocaine seizure off Costa Rica
Costa Rica extradited three Mexicans to the United States in connection with an investigation into 840 kilograms of cocaine seized from a boat off Quepos in 2025.
News Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Places: Corcovado National Park closes three sectors in October
Corcovado National Park in Puerto Jimenez keeps three sectors closed throughout October 2026, while San Pedrillo and La Leona remain available.
News Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Places: The Best Places to Visit in Costa Rica
A country so lush over half of it is blanketed in forest, Costa Rica sets the bar sky high as far as outdoor destinations are concerned. It’s bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south ...