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Outdoor Activities in South Puntarenas

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Kayaking in a River at Piedras Blancas Natl Park

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With its rich biodiversity, South Puntarenas boasts not only of vast flora and fauna, but a wide array of activities lined up for its guests. Tucked in the Southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, South Puntarenas' shores are ranked as among the world's most beautiful beaches and its seas as one of Central America's best for surfing, Pavones and Matapalo. The province not only captivates its visitors with its beaches, but also with its national parks and islands. With all that it has to offer, South Puntarenas outdoor activities have something for every visitor that fancy visiting the province.

Variety of Activities

South Puntarenas outdoor activities vary from adventures in water and on land. The province's seas are perfect for diving, as the country's tropical weather creates one of the most conducive temperatures for marine life to flourish. All throughout Costa Rica, diving schools and dive masters offer tourists the chance to explore the country's underwater scenes. Most of the time, diving allows guests to look at underwater rock formations that range from 20 to 100 feet deep. South Puntarenas outdoor activities would allow visitors to explore its seas, where soft coral and sea farms captivate many a diver's fancy. Avid divers could also visit the captivating Isla del Caño, where marine life transports guests to an alternate aquatic world. The place is also a perfect spot for sports fishing and sea kayaking.

Marine Activities

As a province by the sea, South Puntarenas outdoor activities are mainly marine-related. Aside from diving, the province is also famous for its perfect waves, making it a haven for beach lovers and surfers alike. The areas of Pavones and Matapalo are prime spots for surfers, as waves in these beaches are excellent.
South Puntarenas also offers an astounding range of marine-related activities for such as sea kayaking, sports fishing and tours to Costa Rica's famous Tortuga Island.

Aside from marine life, South Puntarenas' forests are also major tourist attractions as lush greenery adds more to South Puntarenas outdoor activities.

Flora and Fauna

National reserves and parks allow tourists to see the magnificent diversity of Costa Rica's wildlife. With thick arboreal growth, Parque Nacional Corcovado offers its visitors breathtaking scenes featuring endangered species that are only found in Costa Rica. Since it is nestled in one of Costa Rica's most remote locations, the environment has allowed flora and fauna to blossom into a nature lover's paradise. Exquisite beauty and charming surprises await the visitors of South Puntarenas.

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Drake Bay
Dominical
Puerto Jimenez
Golfito
Matapalo
Pavones
Playa Bahia Ballena
Playa Uvita
Ballena National Marine Park
Playa Zancudo
Piedras Blancas National Park
Puerto Jiménez Domestic Airport
Carate
Palmar Norte
Playa Tortuga
Corcovado National Park
Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve
La Palma
Playa San Josecito
San Vito

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