Must-see attractions in Puntarenas

  • Casa Fait

    Puntarenas

    Quite possibly the most beautiful building in Puntarenas, Casa Fait is a purple-and-cream clapboard 1920s colonial building, with ornate iron balconies…

  • Palacio Municipal

    Puntarenas

    Built in place of the previous Municipal Palace that burned down, this rather unusual 1970s structure with jutting upper floors, designed by architect…

  • Paseo de los Turistas

    Puntarenas

    This beachside, pedestrian boulevard stretches along the southern edge of town. Cruise ships make visits to the eastern end of the road, and a variety of…

  • Parque Marino del Pacífico

    Puntarenas

    This retro marine park has seen better days, but it will certainly keep the kids entertained for a while. There's an aquarium showcasing many tropical…

  • Casa de la Cultura

    Puntarenas

    Casa de la Cultura has an art gallery with occasional exhibits as well as a performance space offering seasonal cultural events. Outside there's a…