Puntarenas is emerging as a destination for international tourists looking to experience a visit to an authentic Costa Rican community that includes amenities for a comfortable, private visit as well as easy access to many popular destinations throughout Costa Rica. Located on a sand peninsula in the Gulf of Nicoya, Puntarenas is bordered on the south by a 2-kilometer beach offering spectacular views of the Nicoya Peninsula and on the north by environmentally significant mangroves.
The beachside boulevard, “Paseo de los Turistas”, is a popular place for leisurely walks or more energetic runs and is the site of frequent festivals and civic events. Outdoor concerts and dancing at the ‘point’ of Puntarenas next to the iconic LightHouse are offered weekly during the “dry season” Puntarenas is ideally situated for tours to the islands of the Gulf of Nicoya and other destinations throughout Costa Rica. The city is 90 minutes from the international airport in San Jose and about 2.5 hours from the international airport in Liberia. Previously, the main commercial port of Costa Rica, Puntarenas now hosts over 100 cruise ships a year welcoming visitors from all over the world. Tourists can visit a number of significant sites in Costa Rica history and culture located in the center of the City of Puntarenas.
The 3-star Alamar is in the most commercial part of Puntarenas Located just 100 meters from the “Paseo de los Turistas” surrounded by many hotels and restaurants. The beach is just 50 meters away.
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