Why go
- City in Costa Rica.
- Served by Tambor Airport (TMU).
History
Puntarenas is a city in the Puntarenas Province, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. As the seat of the Municipality of Puntarenas canton, it is awarded the title of city, which comprises the Puntarenas, Chacarita and El Roble districts. As the city of the first canton of the province, it is the capital city of the Puntarenas Province as well, according to the Administrative divisions of Costa Rica.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 1 direct destination
- CAL Cargo Air Lines 5C (CNA, DHT) · 1 route: San Jose
- Euro Exec Express RZ (CNA) · 1 route: San Jose
- LACSA LR (CNA) · 1 route: San Jose*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tambor Airport (TMU); 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: FON has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Quepos, San Jose). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Ferry a Playa Naranjo, 1.6 km); routes include Ruta Puntarenas - Isla San Lucas, Ruta Puntarenas - Playa Naranjo, Ruta Puntarenas - Paquera.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.