City: Province of Puntarenas
Top Things to do in Province of Puntarenas
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Things to do in Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica: The Best Beaches
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. Playa Quesera
2. Playa Pavones
3. La Playita
4. Playa Manuel Antonio
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Playa Matapalo
Overall Ratings
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.
6. Playa Santa Teresa
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Parque Nacional Marino Ballena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 567 reviews
Reviewed By nutty_4_nature - Phoenix, United States
Marino Ballena national park is an unique place that many tourists miss when they visit Costa Rica since it is tucked away from the main tourist hubs. I am conflicted writing this review since part of the beauty of this place is how unspoiled it is! Literally the jungle goes right to the beach. One of the highlights is walking out to the whale’s tail rock formation during low tide. Be sure to bring sun protection since it gets really hot and there is zero shade during the walk. The beach is not crowded and there is plenty of space to stretch out. Also some small rivers flow to the sea and I noticed quite a few bird watchers in the area. Uvita’s main restaurant strip is right outside the park entrance and it’s convenient to access for any food, drinks or snacks. Definitely I would highly recommend a visit for at least half a day.
8. Playa Hermosa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 552 reviews
Reviewed By crmission
Playa Hermosa was just what we were looking for- a beautiful beach with clean water, soft sand, miles of beach to walk in both directions, tide pools and beautiful sunsets. Lots of surf schools at this beach- so I think it is safer than Santa Teresa beach, and for sure less crowded.
9. Palo Seco Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By CRTEACHER
We stayed at the Coco Mar Condos Hotel a beach front property with most rooms having deep verandas that look over the ocean. We were blessed with beautiful weather so we walked every morning on long stretches of the beach; ocean breeze, rolling Pacific surf and swaying palms - it does not get better than this! Playa Palo Seco is not on the typcial tourist agenda so in terms of COVID 19 this was the perfect safe get away.
10. Playa Bejuco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By 483JackieE
Beautful 30 mile beach...very clean and quiet... hardley any people around even on weekends... Sunsets were amazing to watch from the beach
