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Tourist Attractions in Puntarenas are aplenty and feature a wide diversity. The nature-blessed region is replete with parks, gardens and beaches. All the tourist attractions in Puntarenas are well accessible and have good facilities for easy viewing. Puntarenas is a picturesque province in the country. The region is the largest in the country that offers tourists with a wide range of attractions. The main attractions include meandering shorelines along the Pacific Ocean. The place covers a huge area on land and also encompasses the tiny island that lies on the Gulf of Nicoya within the boundaries of the province. It also comprises some parts of the Talamanca and the Tilaran Mountain Ranges.

One of the famous parts in the country, the Port Caldera is located very close to the city by the same name. This port is located just 16 kilometers southwards from the Puntarenas city. This port is operational for quite some time and brings in passengers from various parts of the world in the famous cruise liners.

The chief city in Puntarenas in Costa Rica is known by the same name. The largest city in the country, it is also one of the major travel destinations in the country. The city attracts plenty of tourists who throng in large number here for spending enjoyable vacations. Dotted with plenty of attractions, the place attracts guests with the unlimited natural attractions. The area is dotted with several lovely beaches. The Jaco Beach is an important tourist center, located in Garabito Canton. Covering a shoreline of about 4 kilometers, the beach is perfectly straight. This long beach with yellow sand and a clear seafront offers great surfing base, ideal for sporting activities. Tourists throng the place and spend time in the beach engaging in basking under the sun as well as bathing, and playing beach games. Water sporting facilities are also available in the beach.

Cocos Island served as a hide-way for the pirates who flourished along the Pacific coast of the Spanish America around 17th and 18th centuries. This island is located about 500km from the Pacific coast of Puntarenas. The lovely flora and fauna have attracted many and this place is now converted into a national park. The place attracts many scientists and naturalists from all parts of the world. The huge collection of species in the park is really a splendid attraction for the tourists.

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Manuel Antonio National Park Puntarenas	Guayabo Negritos and Pajaros Islands Puntarenas
Cabo Blanco Strict Nature Reserve Puntarenas	Puerto Plata City Puntarenas
Cocos Island National Park Puntarenas