Helpful Links Puntarenas History - Website with short history of Puntarenas and information about points of interest. Puntarenas Weather - CNN weather forecast Costa Rica Tourism Board - The official Costa Rican government site for tourism. Includes additional information about Puntarenas, tourist destinations and travel requirements. (Note: US citizens need a passport but do not need a visa to enter Costa Rica.) Calypso Tours - Puntarenas is located on the Gulf of Nicoya accessible to secluded beaches on islands in the Gulf. Visit one of these beaches on Isla Tortuga (Turtle Island) on a one day cruise including lunch.