Lying to the
west and stretching for along two thirds of the country’s Pacific Coast,
Puntarenas is the largest province in Costa Rica. Located approximately 75
miles west of the capital city of San Jose, this province’s main highlight is
its rich natural beauty, mainly its tropical rain forests and beaches.
An
important aspect of the provincial economy today is tourism. The country’s most
popular beach resorts, Puntarenas (including Doña Ana
and Barranca beaches), Jacó, and Manuel Antonio, are all found in this
province, as are 14 national parks and reserves - more than in any other
province.
With over
100,000 inhabitants, the city of Puntarenas sits on a long, narrow peninsula in
the Gulf of Nicoya. As the country’s most important fishing port, Puntarenas is
the perfect place to enjoy fresh seafood, be it “camarones al ajillo” (shrimp
scampi), “pescado entero” (a whole fried fish), or “ceviche de corvine”.
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