Top Things to Do in Puntarenas

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Guided Bird Watching Tour in Monteverde: Resplendent Quetzal
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Guided Bird Watching Tour in Monteverde: Resplendent QuetzalFour-and-a-half-hour bird watching tour in Monteverde's Curi-Cancha Reserve with an expert guide, spotting scope and field guides. Led by Diego Rodríguez.★ 5.00 (17)4h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Puntarenas Zipline & River Boat Tour: 10 cables and crocodiles
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Puntarenas Zipline & River Boat Tour: 10 cables and crocodilesZipline 3.5 kilometers through rainforest canopy on 10 cables and boat the Tarcoles River to spot crocodiles, macaws and howler monkeys with hotel pickup.★ 4.59 (17)6h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
Tortuga Island Cruise from San José: Catamaran & Beach Lunch
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Tortuga Island Cruise from San José: Catamaran & Beach LunchFull-day Tortuga Island cruise from San José with catamaran transport, swimming, and lunch included. Hotel pickup provided.★ 4.29 (14)12h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 170per person
Monteverde Cloud Forest tour: Resplendent quetzal spotting
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Monteverde Cloud Forest tour: Resplendent quetzal spottingGuided walk through Monteverde Cloud Forest with certified naturalist, professional spotting scopes, and hotel pickup. Spot resplendent quetzals.★ 4.85 (13)3h✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 122per person
Tarcoles River Crocodile Safari & Carara Park Tour
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Tarcoles River Crocodile Safari & Carara Park TourCruise the Tarcoles River to spot American crocodiles, then walk Carara National Park's transitional forest with a bilingual guide. Includes park entry.★ 4.67 (12)5h–6h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 170per person
San Lucas Island tour: Dolphins and historic penitentiary
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San Lucas Island tour: Dolphins and historic penitentiaryTour of San Lucas Island National Park from Puntarenas with dolphin search in the Gulf of Nicoya, guided prison history walk, and beach time. Includes lunch and bottled water.★ 5.00 (11)3h–4h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Private Nature Tour in Cabo Blanco: First Protected Area
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Private Nature Tour in Cabo Blanco: First Protected AreaPrivate guided hike through Cabo Blanco Absolute Natural Reserve, Costa Rica's first protected area, spotting wildlife while enjoying a jungle picnic.★ 5.00 (9)2h–3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 140per person
Puntarenas Jungle Buggy & Crocodile River Tour for Cruise Guests
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Puntarenas Jungle Buggy & Crocodile River Tour for Cruise GuestsRide jungle buggies, spot crocodiles on Tarcoles River, and explore Costa Rica’s wildlife on this Puntarenas shore excursion. Perfect for cruise travelers.★ 4.44 (9)6h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 235per person
Chocolate Tour & Crocodile Safari: Puntarenas shore excursion
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Chocolate Tour & Crocodile Safari: Puntarenas shore excursionMake chocolate by hand at Vista Los Sueños, then cruise the Tarcoles River with a naturalist guide spotting crocodiles, monkeys and 320+ bird species.★ 4.71 (7)6h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 165per person
Ziplining in Puntarenas with Crocodile Safari
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Ziplining in Puntarenas with Crocodile SafariZipline through rainforest canopy on 10 cables and 12 platforms, then boat through the Tárcoles River to spot crocodiles, monkeys and macaws.★ 4.50 (6)6h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 184per person
Rainforest canopy zipline tour: Fly through the treetops
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Rainforest canopy zipline tour: Fly through the treetopsZipline through rainforest canopy on a 6-hour tour from San Ramon with certified guide, all gear and insurance included: learn to fly from the ground up.★ 5.00 (5)6h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 181per person
Tortuga Island Sunset & Bioluminescence Tour Santa Teresa
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Tortuga Island Sunset & Bioluminescence Tour Santa TeresaEvening boat tour from Santa Teresa to Tortuga Island with sunset viewing, snorkeling, fish tacos and bioluminescence. Includes hotel pickup.★ 4.75 (4)7h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 137per person
Monteverde Costa Rican Cuisine Cooking Class: Farm-to-Table
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Monteverde Costa Rican Cuisine Cooking Class: Farm-to-TableLearn to cook authentic Tica recipes on a family farm near Monteverde with a live guide, then eat what you've made. Includes ingredients.★ 5.00 (4)4h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 147per person
Horseback Riding & Crocodile Safari in Puntarenas
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Horseback Riding & Crocodile Safari in PuntarenasRide through an 80-acre Costa Rican rainforest property and boat the Tarcoles River to spot crocodiles and macaws, with pickup from the pier and expert guide.★ 3.75 (4)6h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Snorkeling & White Sand
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Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Snorkeling & White SandDay trip from San José to Tortuga Island with snorkeling and lunch included. 50-minute boat ride to Blue Flag beach. Hotel pickup, all fitness levels.★ 4.33 (3)9h–12h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 179per person
Monteverde Ziplining and Bungee Jump: Highest in Costa Rica
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Monteverde Ziplining and Bungee Jump: Highest in Costa RicaZip across 15 cables through Monteverde Cloud Forest and bungee jump from Central America's highest 143-meter platform with professional guides and roundtrip transport.★ 5.00 (3)3h 30m✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 210per person
SJO Airport to Puntarenas Transfer Private Vehicle Bilingual Driver
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SJO Airport to Puntarenas Transfer Private Vehicle Bilingual DriverPrivate transfer from SJO Airport to Caldera Cruise Port in Puntarenas with bilingual driver, air-conditioned vehicle, and complimentary beverages.★ 5.00 (2)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 190per group
Private Transfer Monteverde to San Jose: 4-Hour Door-to-Door
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Private Transfer Monteverde to San Jose: 4-Hour Door-to-DoorPrivate transfer from Monteverde to San Jose with hotel or airport pickup, air-conditioned minivan, professional driver.★ 5.00 (2)4h✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 370per group
Private Transfer Monteverde to JW Marriott Costa Elena
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Private Transfer Monteverde to JW Marriott Costa ElenaPrivate transfer from Monteverde to JW Marriott Costa Elena in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, a midway stop, and a driver who points out wildlife along the way.★ 5.00 (2)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 350per group
Private Transfer Monteverde to Manuel Antonio: 3-Hour Ride
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Private Transfer Monteverde to Manuel Antonio: 3-Hour RidePrivate transfer from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio with hotel pickup and drop-off, 3-hour drive through cloud forest to the coast with air-conditioned.★ 5.00 (2)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 320per group
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