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North Pacific Area (Puntarenas), Costa Rica
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Puntarenas is the largest province of Costa Rica, is located to the west and stretches over two thirds of the country’s Pacific Coast. Is located about 75 miles from the capital San Jose and its biggest attraction are their beaches and friendly style of life. Puntarenas has a size of approximately 11,277 square kilometers and extends from Guanacaste into the southern part of Costa Rica to the border with Panama.
Because Puntarenas is so large and covers an area so big, the province is normally divided into two big parts which facilitates the travel through the area. The north part that extends north to Manuel Antonio National Park and the South part that includes Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula, and places like Pavones, all located in Costa Rica. The northern area of Puntarenas, near Guanacaste is a beautiful zone with nice beaches and tropical forest with a warm climate. It is home to an impressive collection of flora and fauna, making it the ideal site for an eco adventure or simply relaxes in their glorious surroundings.
There are many things to see and do in the North Pacific area of Puntarenas in Costa Rica, from quiet walks on the beach to float in the clear waters that flow along the Cordillera de Tilaran. It is the ideal place for those seeking both peaceful holidays and agitated vacations. The north Pacific has a large number of beautiful national parks and refuges that are able to visit for those who want to enjoy the natural beauty of this area of Costa Rica. The most popular attraction is the Manuel Antonio National Park with has a magnificent beach and lush green mountains. This place has dozens of excellent restaurants and hotels which are very close from each other, which makes this attraction very attractive to people of all ages.
One of the most beautiful zones in the north Pacific of Puntarenas in Costa Rica is the Nicoya Peninsula which has a perfect warm climate all the year. Also have splendorous islands that can be visited by sailing tours. One of these islands is the famous Tortuga Island which has a beautiful beach with white sand and blue clear waters. The beaches and islands of this area allows the practice of a high quality diving.
And if you want more action after enjoying a day watching wildlife, you can go directly north to Jaco Beach, a town in eastern style. If you are looking for excellent waves do not hesitate to go the north, to the province of Guanacaste to enjoy the beautiful beaches like Mal Pais or Hermosa that are located in the Nicoya peninsula. There are also less congested beaches that stretch along the coast with hidden paths of vegetation. These beaches are a paradise for those who want peace and quiet. Because the coastline is in heavy waves, it becomes very attractive to surfers but can be treacherous for swimmers. The area has a lot of hotels, cabins and resorts, so you will find accommodation throughout the year. The price of the real estate is increasing mainly in the lands near the most famous beaches and near the province of Guanacaste.
August 23rd, 2009 at 8:27 am
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