Cantón Puntarenas

Puntarenas Province

A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by dense green forest.
A beach at sunset with waves, palm trees, and a cloudy sky.
A beach with clear blue water, palm trees, and rocky outcrops.
A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery.
A sandy beach with gentle waves, a forested island, and a clear blue sky.

Popular cities in Cantón Puntarenas

A sunrise over a mountainous landscape with lush greenery.
El Roble
Explore attractions like Puntarenas Beach and Playa Boca de Barranca as you discover things to see and do in El Roble.

Reasons to visit

  • Playa Boca de Barranca
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, turquoise waters, and dense green forest.
Cóbano
Known for Relaxing, Secluded and Surfing
Get away to tropical Cóbano! Enjoy the surfing, jungle and ziplining.
A bird perched on a wooden railing overlooking a coastal landscape with hills and a beach.
Paquera
Known for Tours, Excursions and Islands
Like island views? Get away to relaxing Paquera!
A tropical beach with clear blue waters, a sandy shore, and lush green vegetation.
Puntarenas
Known for Beaches, Ferries and boats and Excursions
Trip time! Discover the beaches, boating and ziplining in relaxing Puntarenas.
Lepanto
Lepanto
Check out the local area in Lepanto as you venture to sights like Karen Mogensen Nature Reserve.
Acapulco
Acapulco
Check out Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve—just one of the popular sights to explore around Acapulco.

Stay near popular Cantón Puntarenas attractions