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Puntarenas
Costa Rica, Costa Rica
Puntarenas is a coastal city and province on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast, often called “La Perla del Pacífico” for its long history as a key port and its scenic ocean location.
The city sits on a narrow peninsula stretching into the Gulf of Nicoya, with a lively waterfront boardwalk lined with seafood stalls, ice‑cream shops, and local vendors. Once Costa Rica’s main Pacific port for coffee and bananas, Puntarenas has shifted toward tourism and fishing while still serving as a ferry hub for the Nicoya Peninsula and nearby islands.
The wider Puntarenas province is Costa Rica’s largest, covering rainforests, mountains, and famous beaches such as Jacó and spots near national parks, making it a gateway for both beach and nature‑based adventures.
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