Puntarenas Province, Province on the Pacific coast, Costa Rica
The territory extends along 11,266 square kilometers of Pacific coastline and contains eleven administrative cantons with diverse geographical features and ecological zones.
Established as a county in the 19th century, the region received provincial status through Legislative Decree Number 10 on September 17, 1858.
The province maintains multiple indigenous territories and protected areas that showcase the natural heritage and traditional practices of local communities.
The Port of Caldera serves as Costa Rica's primary Pacific maritime gateway, facilitating international trade and transportation connections throughout the region.
Isla del Coco, located 500 kilometers offshore in the Pacific Ocean, forms part of the province and contains numerous endemic species.
Location: Costa Rica
Capital city: Puntarenas
Elevation above the sea: 58 m
Shares border with: San José Province, Alajuela Province, Guanacaste Province, Limón Province
GPS coordinates: 9.97794,-84.83068
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:05
Arenal Volcano
55.7 km
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
36.5 km
San Lucas Island
9.1 km
Arenal Volcano National Park
55.8 km
Puente La Amistad de Taiwán
54.5 km
Carara National Park
34 km
Chato Volcan
54.1 km
Cabo Blanco Absolute Natural Reserve
56 km
La Fortuna Waterfall
54.2 km
Arenal Hanging Bridges
55.4 km
Selvatura Park
40.9 km
La Cangreja National Park
58 km
Estadio Asociación Cívica Jicaraleña
31.7 km
Playa Hermosa-Punta Mala Wildlife Refuge
51.4 km
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Puntarenas
459 m
Curi Cancha Wildlife Refuge
36.7 km
Butterfly Conservatory
50.4 km
Tivives Protected Zone
17.6 km
Nicolas Wessberg Absolute Natural Reserve
42.8 km
Phare de Puntarenas
2.2 km
Lighthouses in Puntarenas
867 m
Cabo Blanco Lighthouse
57.5 km
Isla Herradura Lighthouse
42.6 km
Monteverde Orchid Garden
37.8 km
Santa Teresa Beach
52.7 km
Playa San Miguel
55.7 km
Tambor Beach
33.5 km
Puntarenas
1.2 kmReviews
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