Puntarenas

Puntarenas is the largest province of Costa Rica and is connected to the rest of the country for very good routes and also has a ferry that crosses the Gulfo de Nicoya. Located 71 miles of the capital.

Overall, the province is characterized by hot and humid climate, with maximum temperatures around 34 ° C that rarely drop of 20 ° C.

Its geography is irregular, with Marshes (Corcovado), Islands (Chira, Venado and more), Mangroves and peninsulas (Osa). The vegetation of the province falls into this climatic zone, and is characterized by palm trees and other African palm trees themselves from the hot zones.

At the center of Puntarenas you can find all kinds of businesses: hotels, bars, ice cream parlors, discos and others. In this province is located the touristic pier where many international cruises arrives.