Puntarenas
As the closest coastal town to San José, Puntarenas was once Costa Rica’s prosperous, coffee-exporting gateway to the Pacific, and a popular escape for landlocked Ticos. Some still come here on weekends, but during the week the activity along the oceanfront promenade slows to a languid pace – all the better to enjoy the beachfront sodas (inexpensive eateries) and busy market.
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Attraction in PuntarenasParque Muellero - Attraction in PuntarenasPaseo de los Turistas
- Attraction in PuntarenasCasa de la Cultura
- Attraction in PuntarenasMuseo Histórico Marino de la Ciudad de Puntarenas
- Attraction in PuntarenasPalacio Municipal
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