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Beaches in Puntarenas
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Real beaches in Puntarenas
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Turtle Island, from Puntarenas, snorkeling and lunch included!
★ 4.8(133 reviews)· 8 hrs
From €76
Private Isla Tortuga All included Full day Tour - Puntarenas
★ 4.8(124 reviews)· 7 hrs
From €112
Jungle Crocodile & Carara National Park-Punta Arenas Highlights
★ 4.7(12 reviews)· 6 hrs
From €152
Punta Cana Beach Horseback Riding
★ 4.7(1,111 reviews)· 3 hrs
From €52
10 in 1 Puntarenas Highlights tour
★ 4.6(139 reviews)· 8 hrs
From €77
Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River
★ 4.5(136 reviews)· 5 hrs
From €112
Puntarenas sightseeing tour
★ 4.5(123 reviews)· 5 hrs
From €44
Monteverde Cloud Forest and Coffee Tour Shore Excursion
★ 4.4(22 reviews)· 8 hrs
From €155
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What to check before you book
- Check whether lifeguards are present and what the current water conditions are before swimming.
- Public beaches are usually free; beach clubs charge for loungers, shade, and food/drink service.
- Facilities (showers, changing rooms, parking) vary a lot — don't assume every beach has them.
Best time for beaches in Puntarenas
Real weather data, based on the last 3 years — useful for outdoor plans, less relevant for indoor experiences.
January
32° / 24°C
~41mm rain
April
33° / 25°C
~109mm rain
July
30° / 24°C
~355mm rain
October
29° / 23°C
~627mm rain
Good to know
Puntarenas is in Costa Rica. The local currency is the Costa Rican colón (₡).
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Based on real current ratings, "Turtle Island, from Puntarenas, snorkeling and lunch included!" is the highest-rated option we found (4.8 stars) — see the listings above.