Popular Destinations

Explore some of Puntarenas's most popular destinations. Mal Pais, Monteverde, Jaco, Manuel Antonio, Dominical, Osa Peninsula, Golfito.

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      Jaco

      Jaco is a major tourist destination in Costa Rica, that offers almost anything anyone on vacation or relocating to Costa Rica might want or need.  Read more...

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      Manuel Antonio

      Manuel Antonio and Quepos sit nestled against Costa Rica’s most visited National Park.  The park is one of the best places in Costa Rica to view all four of Costa Rica’s native species of monkeys, sloths Read more...

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      Dominical

      As you move further south down the Pacific Coast, you will find Domincal, a truly breathtaking, uncut gem.  With an abundance of affordable oceanfront residential and commercial real estate available  Read more...

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      Monteverde

      Monteverde/Santa Elena (Green Mountain) is a small town that is located in the mountainous north of the province of Puntarenas. Monteverde is one of Costa Rica’s top Read more...

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      Golfito

      Nestled beneath the Osa Penninsula along the southernmost region of Costa Rica's Pacific coastline lies Golfito.  Read more...

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      Mal Pais Area

      Mal Pais has been ranked among the top ten most beautiful beaches in the world, and despite this accreditation, it continues to be very isolated, and remains free of large scale developments.  That said, it is still equipped with a number of modern luxuries.  Read more...

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      Peninsula de Osa

      The Osa Peninsula occupies much of the south pacific region of Costa Rica lowland rainforest, mountainous coastlines and isolated beaches.   This is a rustic area, and first class accommodations can be hard to find, but for those seeking a true nature adventure  Read more...

Costa Rica Puntarenas Popular Destinations Map

Despite its relatively small size, Costa Rica has dozens of destinations that can keep a traveler encapsulated for weeks.  To explore a few of Puntarenas's most popular destinations, click on the images below.