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Puntarenas

Puntarenas, Central Pacific, Costa Rica

Where Puntarenas sits, what to see there, and what to book.

Top sights
3
Bookable experiences
228
Time zone
America/Costa Rica

Puntarenas sits in Central Pacific, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 228 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.

Costa Rica › Central Pacific › Puntarenas

What to see in Puntarenas

Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.

Near Puntarenas

Other destinations we publish within a few hours of here, closest first.

What travellers book in Puntarenas

The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.

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Tortuga Island Tour with Costa Cat

4.9 (1,664)8h

Experience Tortuga Island with Costa Cat Cruises - All-Inclusive Fun from Los Sueños Marina Cruise with Costa Cat for a perfect day trip to the breathtaking Tortuga Island. Departing daily from the world-class Los…

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10 in 1 Puntarenas Highlights tour

4.6 (140)8h

Pick up at cruise terminal and/or hotels of Puntarenas area. We ensure a personal experience on small group tours, wildlife interaction as alllows by law of Costa Rica which is very into protecting wildlife and agree on…

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Extreme Zipline tour in Monteverde

4.4 (274)2h 30m

When it comes to adrenaline, height, dizziness and extreme emotions there are those who are brave that will come and join; On the other hand, there is those who are less convinced that they can try something different;…

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From Puntarenas: Turtle Island Day Tour

4.4 (75)5h 30m

If you want to spend a perfect day under the shade of the palm trees or under the sun, Isla Tortuga is an incredible tour that you will enjoy to the fullest. In addition, its refreshing crystal clear water with…

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Tortuga Island Snorkeling Boat Tour from Santa Teresa Costa Rica

4.5 (20)8h 30m

Explore the vibrant underwater world at Tortuga Island with this full-day snorkeling adventure. Begin with a scenic 50-minute boat ride where you may spot playful dolphins and majestic rays. Once on the island, dive…

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Puntarenas sightseeing tour

4.5 (123)4h 30m

Pick up at cruise port terminal and/or hoteles in Puntarenas area. We run small group tours with dedicated and very knowledge guides. this tour includes the highlights of the area with the minimal driving time. you will…

from $49 / personView details

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Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.

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