Casa Lujo Caletas
Food scene
Villa Caletas Hotel
Amazing view, delicious food, beautiful sunset
Restaurante Los Guarumos
Delicious food
Hola India
Amazing Indian food
Green Room Cafe Bar
Lemon Zest
El Hicaco Seafood
Calle HicacoJaco Bar
MasXMenosNeighborhoods
Located at the pacific ocean, Puntarenas province has an
excellent climate, beautiful coast, and extremely diverse
wildlife.
The area offers you a wide range of beaches, wild nature, high
mountains, amazing restaurants, and the vibrating evenings of
costa rica's most developed beach town, Jaco.
If you don't want to spend your stay hours traveling when you
visit costa Rica, the north side of Puntarenas is the perfect
place for you. visit national parks, swim in the warm ocean and treat yourself in a luxurious way, all in one location.
37 locals recommend
Punta Arenas
Located at the pacific ocean, Puntarenas province has an
excellent climate, beautiful coast, and extremely diverse
wildlife.
The area offers you a wide range of beaches, wild nature, high
mountains, amazing restaurants, and the vibrating evenings of
costa rica's most developed beach town, Jaco.
If you don't want to spend your stay hours traveling when you
visit costa Rica, the north side of Puntarenas is the perfect
place for you. visit national parks, swim in the warm ocean and treat yourself in a luxurious way, all in one location.
Los Sueños Resort and Marina
Jaco Beach Costa Rica
Manuel Antonio Beach, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica
Bahía Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Playa Herradura, Costa Rica
Beach
Even its name, beautiful beach tells you everything: Playa
Hermosa with its crystal clear blue water is one of the most popular beaches in the area.
136 locals recommend
Playa Hermosa
Even its name, beautiful beach tells you everything: Playa
Hermosa with its crystal clear blue water is one of the most popular beaches in the area.
Tall trees, light brown sand, silence and privacy: Playa mantas has it all for you.
44 locals recommend
Playa Mantas
Tall trees, light brown sand, silence and privacy: Playa mantas has it all for you.
Beautiful white sand makes this hidden gem one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. The beach can be reached only from Playa Mantas, so arrive early, before the water gets too high to cross!
18 locals recommend
Playa Blanca
Beautiful white sand makes this hidden gem one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. The beach can be reached only from Playa Mantas, so arrive early, before the water gets too high to cross!
Playa Limoncito
Close to Playa Mantas, Limoncito is another option for a beautiful sunny afternoon.
Punta Leona, Puntarenas Province, Playa Herradura, Costa Rica
City/town information
Located only 1,5 hours from the capital's airport, Jaco is the
perfect place for those who love amazing restaurants, luxury
vibes, and nice beaches.
While the town is most famous for its nightlife, it has much
more to offer: it is the center of an endless list of activities.
Whether you want to try ziplining, ATV or horseriding, the city has it all for you.
The town's long gray sanded beach is the perfect place for families, friends, or surf-lovers.
It is surrounded by palm trees, beach hotels, shops, bars and
restaurants, and the beautiful jungle.
168 locals recommend
Jaco
Located only 1,5 hours from the capital's airport, Jaco is the
perfect place for those who love amazing restaurants, luxury
vibes, and nice beaches.
While the town is most famous for its nightlife, it has much
more to offer: it is the center of an endless list of activities.
Whether you want to try ziplining, ATV or horseriding, the city has it all for you.
The town's long gray sanded beach is the perfect place for families, friends, or surf-lovers.
It is surrounded by palm trees, beach hotels, shops, bars and
restaurants, and the beautiful jungle.
Being the capital city of the province, Puntarenas has
everything one can wish for: great surfing spots, hot weather,
and amazing cuisine.
Caldera, the town's port is the oldest and one of the biggest
ports in Costa Rica. thanks to this, Puntarenas gastronomy is
remarkable: it offers you a wide range of seafood dishes, such as the world-famous ceviche.
The town is located close to Monteverde, one of Costa Rica's top destinations.
Puntarenas comes from the words Punta and Arenas, meaning sand Point, referring to the needle-like area on which the city stands today.
37 locals recommend
Punta Arenas
Being the capital city of the province, Puntarenas has
everything one can wish for: great surfing spots, hot weather,
and amazing cuisine.
Caldera, the town's port is the oldest and one of the biggest
ports in Costa Rica. thanks to this, Puntarenas gastronomy is
remarkable: it offers you a wide range of seafood dishes, such as the world-famous ceviche.
The town is located close to Monteverde, one of Costa Rica's top destinations.
Puntarenas comes from the words Punta and Arenas, meaning sand Point, referring to the needle-like area on which the city stands today.
Quepos
Manuel Antonio National Park
Sightseeing
Close to Quepos, there is an amazing, 1 km long trail with
white-face monkeys and great viewpoints - definitely worth a
visit.
Cathedral Point
Close to Quepos, there is an amazing, 1 km long trail with
white-face monkeys and great viewpoints - definitely worth a
visit.
One of the most famous miradors in the area, this old hotel place gives you a beautiful view of Jaco and the surrounding landscape.
103 locals recommend
El Miro
One of the most famous miradors in the area, this old hotel place gives you a beautiful view of Jaco and the surrounding landscape.
Manuel Antonio National Park
Traveler advice
Useful phrases
Pura Vida
The national motto of the country is "Pura Vida", meaning
"enjoy life". This phrase represents the lifestyle of the
country and the Ticos, the native people of Costa Rica.
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LOCAL CUISINE
If the nature and coast are not enough, the gastronomy of
Costa Rica will win your heart for sure.
The local cuisine is extremely colorful, using a wide range of
ingredients from coconut to plantains, from rice to beans,
and from special vegetables to high quality seafood. Our favorites are the following:
-Gallo Pinto
-Casado
-Patacones
-Arroz con Leche
-Black beans soup
-Chifrijo
-Tamal
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Wildlife
Costa Rica is home to a wild range of animals one can only
imagine: hundreds of species of birds, mammals, and reptiles.
Whether you stay in a town or in the middle of the jungle, the
sounds are always incredible. The following creatures are our favorite visitors around the villa:
-Scarlet macaws
-Sloths
-White-faced capuchin monkeys
-Great kiskadee
-Whales