City: Province of Puntarenas
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The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Puntarenas (Spanish pronunciation: [puntaˈɾenas]) is a province of Costa Rica. It is located in the western part of the country, covering most of Costa Rica's Pacific Ocean coast, and it is the largest province in Costa Rica. Clockwise from the northwest it borders on the provinces Guanacaste, Alajuela, San José and Limón, and the neighbouring country of Panama.
Restaurants in Province of Puntarenas
1. Sky Mountain Canopy
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5.0 based on 41 reviews
2. Rancho La Merced National Wildlife Refuge
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5.0 based on 339 reviews
Reviewed By U9599BWsilkes
wonderful ride along the ocean, horses are well kept and very sweet. it was a great experience even for a novice rider.
3. Playa Quesera
4. Ave Azul de la Osa
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5.0 based on 49 reviews
Ave Azul de la Osa is a federally licensed Avicultural compound, supporting conservation through captive propagation.Owner / Director of Ave Azul de la Osa, Patrick S. Dunn was director of Kauai Zoological Gardens and curator of birds for 8 years while managing the parrot park for near 17 years simultaneously. Now with Ave Azul he prevents endangered birds from extinction.
Reviewed By busysuzy
A trip to Osa is not complete without meeting Patrick. If you want to meet a true ambassador of the natural world then you must take the adventurous road to Ave Azul de la Osa. Patrick's wealth of knowledge, his impressive birds and his extraordinary museum of specimens were a highlight of our time on the Osa Peninsula. Our three boys were in awe of his commitment to rehabilitation and conservation as well as his extensive experience with and knowledge about birds, snakes, and insects. We highly recommend, to anyone who has the chance, to drop in and have a visit.
5. Drake Trail
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By 77karl - Lichtenau im Waldviertel, Austria
I recommend to go this trail. It is a very nice day-trip from Drake to the south and back. On one side the Pacific ocean and on the other side the dschungle
6. La Playita
7. Playa Manuel Antonio
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4.5 based on 11,923 reviews
One of Costa Rica's most popular beaches, Playa Manuel Antonio frequently hosts parties and festivals, and it is an ideal destination for avid surfers.
Reviewed By jimt903 - Middletown, United States
Along the trail through the M A national park, observe the flora and fauna, listen t o the call of exotic (for North Americans anyway) birds and at trail's end rejoice in the awesome views of Playa Manuel Antonio. Take your swimsuits. Monkey's galore and sloths high in the trees but the beach on the cove is the gem. Spend the afternoon if you take a light meal or snacks. And take water. There are adequate bath facilities.
8. The Bat Jungle
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4.5 based on 752 reviews
# 85 live bats free-flying in our huge enclosure, designed to resemble the cloud forest at night# Guided tour by professional guides takes about 45 minutes# The tour is both informative, educational and entertaining, with a focus on biology and conservation# Cleverly designed interpretive exhibits, like our giant ears, huge bat heads, and bat skeleton.# You will see, at close range, 85 tropical fruit-eating and nectar-feeding bats from the Monteverde area# Our bats fly, eat, socialize, and even give birth before your eyes
Reviewed By alicew239
Located on the way to Monteverde reserve from Santa Elena there is a poster/inyetactive exhibit on the walls about bats & a dark room in which you can see about 100 bats (5 species) up close. They are behind glass (obvs so they don't escape) but can get good photos. It's a lot more to have a guide but felt worth it for the extra facts & probably helps support a small quirky business. Takes an hour max.
9. Playa Matapalo
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4.5 based on 138 reviews
Reviewed By 994coreyb - Windsor, United States
We came out to visit this beach and fell in love with it right away. The first thing I noticed was the locals out there surf fishing. We decided to go for a long walk Northman’s we were all alone. We say a flock of vultures on the beach along with a,few monkeys in the trees. There was a lot of bio diversity in a short walk. I can’t wait to go back and visit again. I felt safe on the beach but was forewarned about the thieves that frequent this beach. It’s a shame because I think this is likely the biggest issue hurting business growth here. Swim with a partner as there are riptides.
10. Playa Santa Teresa
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4.5 based on 1,031 reviews
Reviewed By thenotmadnomads - Chicago, United States
Beautiful beach for surfing and relaxing and watching sunset. We were here during dry season so no rain in sight. It did get pretty hot but on those days we just relaxed in the shade. Water was never cold and waves were always perfect.
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