A Perfect Day in Puntarenas Puntarenas is a quiet alternative to the livelier tourist atmosphere of Jaco and other well-known destinations. Puntarenas Beach is popular among Costa Rican families on the weekends, but during the week you have the beach to yourself. Located on the Gulf of Nicoya, the beach is wide with gentle surf and spectacular views of the Gulf Islands and the Nicoya Peninsula. Following a breakfast prepared and served at Villa Cabomar, start your day on the beach before the sun becomes too hot. Beach chairs are available for rent on the beach in front of Hotel Tioga. After a couple of hours in the tropical sun, stop by one of the many open air kioskos that line Paseo de los Turistas (Boulevard of the Tourists) the main street along the beach adjacent to the pier for something to eat and a refreshing beverage. Be sure to ask for a “Churchill”, a Puntarenas specialty. Spend the afternoon getting acquainted with Puntarenas. The downtown area is a comfortable walk from Villa Cabomar and takes you by the historic cathedral of Puntarenas. Because the city has not been as heavily developed as other parts of Costa Rica there are many architectural places of interest including the cathedral, the adjacent "Casa de la Cultura, and other buildings. You will find supermarkets, ATMs, pharmacies, bakeries, and more restaurants in the downtown area. In the evening return to the beach and enjoy the evening breezes and the famous Puntarenas sunset over the Nicoya Peninsula. You will be joined by Puntarenas residents taking their evening stroll or jog as well as kids playing soccer on the beach. Walking west on the “Paseo” you will find restored jetties that provide a spectacular vantage point to enjoy the sunset. After watching the sunset, stop at one of the many open air restaurants for a moderately priced dinner of fresh seafood – don’t miss the ceviche - and other Costa Rican specialties. The end of the perfect day is a dip in Villa Cabomar's patio spa pool with an adult beverage. Your bedroom with freshly laundered linens and air conditioning is just steps away.