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Puntarenas
Puntarenas combines a Pacific waterfront with a long port history and ferry connections across the Gulf of Nicoya. It works as both a stop and a crossing point.
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Walk the Paseo de los Turistas to understand the city’s relationship with the water, then consider how its port grew with highland coffee exports. Ferries toward the Nicoya Peninsula make Puntarenas practical, but the waterfront merits time of its own.
What to look for
Paseo de los Turistas along the waterfront
Port heritage visible in the coastal city
Ferry departure area for the Nicoya Peninsula
Useful to know
Check the operator’s current route and timetable before relying on a ferry connection.
Leave time between a waterfront walk and departure rather than treating the city as only a terminal.
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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min
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