Nature in Puntarenas Province in Costa Rica
Puntarenas stretches along the Pacific Coast, from southern Nicoya Peninsula, via eastern Golfo Nicoya along the coast south to Panamá.
Includes areas such as:
- Rio Tárcoles & Parque Nacional Carara Area
- Jacó Area
- Southern Nicoya Peninsula Area
- Quepos Area
- Dominical Area
- Parque Nacional Los Quetzales Area
- Sierpe Area
- Osa Peninsula Area
Map of Northern Puntarenas Province (Jaco and North)
Map of Southern Puntarenas Province (South of Jaco down to Panamá)
See all Places in Puntarenas Province in a sortable grid.
Check out other Places to the West in Guanacaste Province, or to the North in Alajuela Province, or to the East in San José Province, or in Limón Province.
See a map of All Provinces in Costas Rica.
In total 191 Places of all categories have been published.
52 Places in total (many more to come).
Alphabetical Listing
52 places in total (many more to come).
Aeropuerto Internacional de Golfito
Southern-most Airport in Costa Rica.
Address: Aeropuerto Internacional de Golfito, Puntarenas Province, Golfito, Costa Rica
Province: Puntarenas Province, Southern Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Airports, Transport
Activities & Services: Airport, Photography Tours / Workshops
Web Site: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golfito_Airport
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
Dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured, sick, and orphaned Costa Rican wildlife.
Address: Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Calle San Martin Norte, Puntarenas Province, Dominical, Costa Rica
Province: Puntarenas Province, Southern Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Animal Rescue, Volunteer Work
Web Site: https://alturaswildlifesanctuary.org/
Arenas Del Mar
The Only Luxury Resort in Manuel Antonio.
Toll free: 1 888 385-9218
Address: Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort, Road to Arenas Del Mar, Puntarenas Province, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Province: Puntarenas Province, Southern Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, Hotels, Spas, Wellness
Activities & Services: Massage Service, Pool, Restaurant, Spa
Web Site: https://arenasdelmar.com/
Ave Azul de la Osa
Ave Azul de la Osa is a compound supporting conservation through captive propagation of rare and endangered bird species.
You can Volunteer here. About 350 species of birds have been seen in the area.
Address: Ave de Azul de la Osa, Ave de Azul de Osa, Puntarenas Province, Puerto Jiménez, Costa Rica
Province: Puntarenas Province, Southern Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Animal Rescues, Nature
Activities & Services: Animal Rescue, Volunteer Work
Web Site: https://www.aveazuldelaosa.com/
Bahia Rica Fishing & Kayak Lodge
Sport Fishing, Sea Kayaking, Isla Tortuga Boat Tour, Whale and Dolphin watching, Snorkeling and Monkey Tour, Rental Kayak and SUP.
Address: {9.833152715849243,-84.89530681349181}
Province: Northern Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, Hotels
Activities & Services: Boat Tours, Deep Sea Fishing, Kayaking & Canoeing
Web Site: https://www.bahiarica.com/
Ballena Aventura
Whales & Dolphins Tours.
Address: Ballena Aventura, Hotel La Fiore, Puntarenas Province, Bahía, Costa Rica
Province: Puntarenas Province, Southern Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Dolphin & Whale Watching, Water Activities
Activities & Services: Whale & Dolphin Watching
Web Site: https://www.ballenaaventura.com/home/
Ballena Jorobada Tours
Uvita Humpback Whale Tours.
Address: Ballena Jorobada Tour, Unnamed Road, Puntarenas Province, Uvita, Costa Rica
Province: Puntarenas Province, Southern Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Dolphin & Whale Watching, Water Activities
Activities & Services: Whale & Dolphin Watching
Web Site: https://www.ballenajorobadatours.com/
Buggy Blue
2 and 4-wheels for rent.
USA: +1(305)753-2925
Address: Buggy Blue - Quad and Golf Cart Rentals, Northeast of super costa, 50 meters, Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Province: Northern Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: ATV Rentals, Motorcycle & Scooter Rentals, Transport
Activities & Services: ATV Rentals, Golf Carts, Quad Rentals
Web Site: https://buggyblue.com/
Celajes Restaurant Monteverde
Close to Cervecería | Brewery Belmar and Belmar Hotel.
Address: Celajes Restaurant Monteverde, 620, Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, Costa Rica
Province: Northern Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Food & Drinks, Organic Restaurants
Activities & Services: Restaurant
Web Site: https://www.hotelbelmar.net/
Cobano Airport
Close to Montezuma, Santa Teresa, and Malpais.
Address: Cobano Airport, Aeropuerto de Cobano, Puntarenas Province, Cobano, Costa Rica
Province: Northern Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Airports, Transport
Activities & Services: Airport
Web Site: https://www.cobanoairport.com/en/
Corcovado National Park
A huge area that you need to book a guide to visit.
Alternate Name: Parque Nacional CorcovadoAddress: Corcovado National Park, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Province: Puntarenas Province, Southern Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: National Parks, Parks
Activities & Services: Bats, Birdwatching / Birding, Boat Tours, Butterfly Watching / Garden, Diving & Snorkeling, Frogs, Guided Tours, Insects, Mammals, Mangrove Tour, Night Walks
Web Site: https://www.sinac.go.cr/EN-US/ac/acosa/pnc/Pages/default.aspx
Costa Cat Isla Tortuga Cruises
Visit Tortuga Island on the east coast of Nicoya Peninsula.
Catch boat at Los Sueños Resort & Marina north of Jacó.
Address: CostaCat Cruises, Herradura, Los Suenos Resort and Marina, Los Sueños Resort and Marina, Costa Rica
Province: Northern Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Boat Trips, Water Activities
Activities & Services: Diving & Snorkeling, Swiming
Web Site: https://costacatcruises.com/isla-tortuga-one-day-cruise/
Curú National Wildlife Refuge
Alternate Name: Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre CurúAddress: Curú Wildlife Refuge, Puntarenas Province, Paquera, Costa Rica
Province: Northern Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Accommodations, Hotels, Nature Reserves, Parks
Activities & Services: Birdwatching / Birding, Coral Reef Restoration, Horseback Riding, Restaurant
Web Site: https://curuwildliferefuge.com/
Da Hui Local Surf School
Address: Da Hui Local Surf School, Road to Arenas Del Mar, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica
Province: Puntarenas Province, Southern Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Surfing, Water Activities
Activities & Services: Surfing
Web Site: https://dahuisurfschool.com/
Delta Gas Station Quepos
Alternate Name: Delta Gasolinera QueposAddress: Delta Quepos, 34, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica
Province: Puntarenas Province, Southern Puntarenas Province
Place Categories: Gas Stations, Transport
Activities & Services: Gas Station
Web Site: https://www.petrodelta.com/cr/estaciones/