national park
Monteverde Cloud Forest
A misty cloud forest reserve harboring incredible biodiversity including the resplendent quetzal, explored via hanging bridges and ziplines.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica · North America
Puntarenas sits on the route: 10 minutes from Chacarita, 36km from Monteverde Cloud Forest.
Puntarenas is a town located in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 35,650, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Puntarenas 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 Puntarenas to your route.
Puntarenas (Spanish pronunciation: [puntaˈɾenas]) is a city in the Puntarenas Province, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. As the seat of the Municipality of Puntarenas canton, it is awarded the title of city, which comprises the Puntarenas, Chacarita and El Roble districts. As the city of the first canton of theRead more
province, it is the capital city of the Puntarenas Province as well, according to the Administrative divisions of Costa Rica.
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Puntarenas is located in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 9.9769 latitude, -84.8379 longitude.
Puntarenas has a population of approximately 35,650 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.
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national park
A misty cloud forest reserve harboring incredible biodiversity including the resplendent quetzal, explored via hanging bridges and ziplines.
36 km · about 40 min drive
beach
A bohemian surf town on the Nicoya Peninsula with consistent waves, yoga retreats, and stunning Pacific sunsets.
52 km · about 60 min drive
waterfall
A powerful 70-meter waterfall plunging into an emerald pool at the base of Arenal Volcano, reached by descending 500 steps.
55 km · about 65 min drive
natural wonder
A near-perfect cone-shaped active volcano surrounded by hot springs, hanging bridges, and lush rainforest in northern Costa Rica.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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