Puntarenas is Costa Rica's largest province, stretching along most of the country's Pacific coastline from the Gulf of Nicoya south to the Panama border. It serves as the gateway to surf towns, national parks such as Manuel Antonio and Corcovado, and island reserves reached by ferry from Puntarenas city.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Makanda by the Sea
Gaia Hotel & Reserve
Arenas del Mar
Villa Caletas
Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private Sport Fishing Charter
Costa Rica's offshore Pacific waters are legendary for sport fishing — sailfish, marlin (blue, black, striped), mahi-mahi, tuna, and wahoo. Los Sueños Marina is the departure point for world-class charters with professional captains and mate teams.
Private Helicopter Transfer San José to Manuel Antonio
Skip the 3-hour drive entirely with a private helicopter transfer from San José or the airport directly to Manuel Antonio. 25-minute flight with spectacular views over the Central Valley, mountain ranges, and Pacific coast.
Private Catamaran Charter — Sunset Cruise
A private catamaran charter for sunset cruising along the Manuel Antonio coast or around the Gulf of Nicoya islands. Includes gourmet catering, premium wines, snorkeling stops, and personal crew. Dolphins and whales are often encountered.
Private Corcovado Expeditions — Multi-Day
An exclusive multi-day expedition into Corcovado's interior with a certified master naturalist guide, private camp setup or lodge accommodation, chef-prepared meals in the field, and access to routes beyond standard day-tour areas. The pinnacle of Costa Rica wildlife experiences.
Wellness Retreat — Surf and Yoga Santa Teresa
Boutique wellness retreats in Santa Teresa combine morning yoga overlooking the Pacific, afternoon surf lessons with certified instructors, spa treatments using local botanicals, and farm-to-table plant-based cuisine.
Private Wine Dinner — Villa Caletas
A curated 5-course wine dinner at Villa Caletas's El Mirador Restaurant, arranged privately on the amphitheatre terrace with the Pacific sunset as backdrop. A sommelier-guided pairing of South American wines with fresh Pacific seafood.