Province: Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Area: 11,266 sq. km
Population: 357,483 (2000)
Climate: Hot and humid
Average Temperature: 28 C

Tourist Attractions:

• Manuel Antonio National Park
• Jaco Beach
• Cabo Blanco National Wildlife Refuge
• Cano Island Biological Reserve
• Islands in the Gulf ( Guayabo, Negritos, Pajaros Biological Reserves)
• Corcovado National Park

Puntarenas City, Provincial Capital

Population 100,000
Altitude: Sea level

About Puntarenas

When Christopher Columbus discovered Costa Rica in 1502, it was the coastline of Limon that inspired him to name it the "Rich Coast" (Costa Rica). Limon has become an important area for fishing enthusiasts as it's waters are rich with many species of fish.

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