Tour Operators in Puntarenas
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Popular Tours & Activities in Puntarenas
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2-Hour Surf Lesson in Montezuma
White Sand Beach Jaco Snorkel Adventure with Monkey Tour
Guided Night Walk in Monteverde
Exclusive Cloud Forest Birding + FREE Binoculars + hummingbirds
Small Group Wildlife Refuge Monteverde Night Walking Tour
Monteverde Night Walk Tour: the night life of the forest
Turtle Island Tour Lunch Ceviche and Transfer Included
Experience the Adventure Explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest
Guided Bird Watching Tour in Monteverde
Horseback Riding on the beach
3-Hour Private Birdwatching Experience in Uvita / Ojochal
Nature and Bird Watching at Marino Ballena National Park
Why Visit Puntarenas?
Experience a genuine Costa Rican port city vibe, far from tourist crowds.
Discover vibrant local culture along the Pacific coast of Puntarenas.
Enjoy fresh seafood and stunning ocean views right from the city.
Explore historical landmarks that tell the story of this important harbor.
Immerse yourself in authentic daily life in this working coastal town.
Find a laid-back Pacific coast atmosphere unique to Puntarenas.
Getting Around
Getting around Puntarenas is fairly straightforward. The most common way to navigate the main peninsula is by foot, especially along the lively Paseo de los Turistas. Taxis are readily available for longer distances within the city or to reach the ferry terminal. For exploring surrounding areas or islands, local ferries and water taxis are essential. Buses connect Puntarenas to other major cities in Costa Rica, making it accessible but also a hub for onward travel. Renting a car is less common for city exploration but useful if planning extensive day trips.
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Must-See Attractions
- •Stroll down the Paseo de los Turistas in Puntarenas, a lively boardwalk offering ocean breezes and local eateries.
- •Visit the historic Puntarenas Cathedral, a beautiful landmark showcasing colonial architecture and local religious heritage.
- •Take a local ferry from Puntarenas to the Nicoya Peninsula, enjoying scenic ocean views and spotting marine life.
- •Explore the Puntarenas Maritime Museum to understand the city's rich seafaring past and its significance.
- •Witness incredible sunsets over the Pacific Ocean from the Puntarenas waterfront, a truly magical experience.
- •Seek out 'Chorreadas' from local vendors along the waterfront for a delicious, authentic fried pastry treat.
65 Tour Operators in Puntarenas
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Adventure Park and Hotel Vista Golfo
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Alma Tours
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Alsama Tours
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Andres Corrales - Kamaleon Tours
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Atta tours La Fortuna and Río Celeste: Naturalist, Cultural and Adventure Tours.
1 tour on TopTours
Bay Island Cruises / Isla Tortuga
1 tour on TopTours
Bioluminescence Kayak tour Costa Rica
1 tour on TopTours
Coco's Tours Cr
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Con Rolando
1 tour on TopTours
Costa Cat Cruises
1 tour on TopTours
Costa Rica Excursions Travel
1 tour on TopTours
COSTA RICA SHUTTLE GROUP
17 tours on TopTours
Costa Trip VIP
1 tour on TopTours
D. G. F Natural History tours
1 tour on TopTours
Ecoaventuras Monteverde
1 tour on TopTours
Ecotreks Monteverde
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El Gecko Tours
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El Pueblo Coffee Tour Monteverde
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El Tesoro
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Faro Travel Costa Rica
10 tours on TopTours
Feather Hunters CR
2 tours on TopTours
Felix Angel Barrantes Segura
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George of the Cloud Forest
5 tours on TopTours
Get Your Birds Tours
1 tour on TopTours
Grasshopper Tours
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Greenway Nature Day Tours
20 tours on TopTours
Imperatours Monteverde
1 tour on TopTours
Jaguariders ATV Tours
1 tour on TopTours
Jairo Tours In Costa Rica
3 tours on TopTours
Johnny loves nature
4 tours on TopTours
Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles
1 tour on TopTours
Jungle Mountain Bike Adventures
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Kavelas Tours
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Manakin Tours
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Mardy tours
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Martin Adventours
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MonteTours Costa Rica
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Monteverde Expeditions
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Monteverde Extremo Park
1 tour on TopTours
monteverde nature guided tours
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Monteverde Outdoors
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Monteverde Wild
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Nasua Tours
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Nicoya surf
1 tour on TopTours
Oktari Monteverde
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Osa Nature Experts
1 tour on TopTours
P&P transportations
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Pasión Costa Rica
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Pura Vida Bites
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Red Eyes Frog expeditions
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Ride Pura Vida
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Roca Verde
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Sinwa Tours Operador Turístico S.A
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Spirits of green tours
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Stand and Paddle
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Surf School By The Wave
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Syl Travel Day Tours
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taxiGo DMC
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TICO SPANISH
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Trans Alvarado
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Transportes Varela Monteverde Costa Rica
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TravelsVitoux CR
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Turismo Marítimo del Pacífico
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Uvita Night Tours
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Zuma Tours
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