The country's main port cityand heavily geared towards all-Inclusive hotel based tourism.
My suggestion
There isn't much to see in Punta Arenas. Instead head immediately for the Nicoya Peninsula: the beaches there are far more beautiful!
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Puntarenas is a town of passage, for travelers and for locals, and especially for freight.
My suggestion
If you have to take the ferry from Puntarenas to the Nicoya peninsula get there early, around 8 in the morning. That way you'll avoid the crowds and be at the head of the line waiting to embark.
White sand beaches, calm, blue waters and rich culture; take the time to stroll around Samara, meeting its people and taking a much needed break on your Costa Rican adventure.