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.
Transport tips
Travel smarter, not harder.
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Buy multi-day or weekly transit passes if you'll use public transport more than twice a day.
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Keep small change handy for buses and shorter trips where contactless may not work.
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Avoid rush hour (typically 7-9 AM and 5-7 PM) for a more comfortable journey.