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Puerto Cortés

Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica · North America

About Puerto Cortés

Puerto Cortés sits on the route: 35 minutes from Buenos Aires, 48km from Corcovado National Park.

Puerto Cortés is a town located in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 3,850, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Puerto Cortés sits in Costa Rica. It's in the America/Costa Rica time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Puerto Cortés to your route.

About Puerto Cortés

Nuevo Palmar Sur Airport (ICAO: MRFI) was an airport serving the hamlets of Finca (farm) 10 and Finca 5 in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. The runway was 6 kilometres (4 mi) southwest of the town of Palmar Sur. There is distant mountainous terrain to the north. The airport is currently closed, as indicated on the

Read more DGAC website (Direccion General de Aviacion Civil), and no trace of its runway remains, as the site has been used for agricultural crops. The only active airport in the area is Palmar Sur Airport (MRPM), located in Palmar Sur, which also serves Ciudad Cortez and Finca 5 and 10.

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What are the best things to do in Puerto Cortés?

Puerto Cortés offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Puerto Cortés located?

Puerto Cortés is located in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 8.9617 latitude, -83.5246 longitude.

What is the population of Puerto Cortés?

Puerto Cortés has a population of approximately 3,850 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.

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Quick Information

Population
3,850
Continent
North America
Country
Costa Rica
Region
Puntarenas Province
Timezone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
8.9617, -83.5246

Tags

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Worth the detour from Puerto Cortés

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Corcovado National Park

Called the most biologically intense place on Earth by National Geographic, this remote Osa Peninsula park shelters jaguars, tapirs, and scarlet macaws.

48 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cerro Chirripó

Costa Rica's highest peak at 3,820 meters, where on clear days you can see both the Pacific and Caribbean from the summit.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Puerto Cortés

  • 59 kmCerro ChirripóCosta Rica's highest peak at 3,820 meters, where on clear days you can see both the Pacific and Caribbean from the summit.
  • 71 kmCerro de la MuerteThe 3,335-m 'Mountain of Death', the highest point on Costa Rica's Pan-American Highway: a cloud-forest pass of paramo, quetzal country and roadside soda cafes.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Puerto Cortés.

Buenos Aires

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

32 km awayPop. 11,680

Mercedes

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

35 km awayPop. 5,467

Daniel Flores

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

45 km awayPop. 10,028

San Isidro

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

49 km awayPop. 34,877

Golfito

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

60 km awayPop. 6,777

San Vito

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

63 km awayPop. 3,981

Sabalito

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

69 km away

Cañas Gordas

🇵🇦 Panama

71 km awayPop. 374

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