Things to do
Discover the beauty of the Gulf of Nicoya by chartering a boat:
- Tortuga Island: The clear, turquoise waters afford excellent snorkeling and diving, and the white sand beaches lined with swaying palm trees provide the most sought-after setting in the world: a tropical island paradise.
- Isla San Lucas was a penal colony until 1991. It had the reputation of being the roughest jail in Costa Rica and its 117 year history is rich with tales of violence.
- Mangroves: The area is home to 250 species of birds, crocodiles, mammals and insects.
- Sport Fishing.
Adventure activities:
- Canopy, horseback riding, rafting, paragliding, mountain biking, surfing……
The stunning natural beauty and diverse microclimates of the region beg to be explored. Volcanoes, raging rivers, and the biological preserves make up almost 30% of this country.
Recommended day trips from Puntarenas:
- Arenal Volcano
- Tabacon Hot Springs
- Monteverde Nature Reserve
- Carara Biological Reserve
- Manuel Antonio National Park
