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Costa Rica
Puntarenas
Puntarenas, which means "Sandy Point" in Spanish, is the capital and largest city in the province Puntarenas, Costa Rica, at the Pacific coast. The eponymous and oddly shaped province has its largest section in the South, far from the capital.
Its port, Caldera, is one of the main ports in the country. Some 100,000 live in the city and close towns. With beaches on the Pacific Ocean, it also attracts many tourists, especially surfers. It is also a possible stopover point for the touristy Monteverde, further inland.
Puerto Caldera
THE CITY OF PUERTO CALDERA
A very important port in the Pacific, Puerto Caldera sits near the mouth of the Golfo de Nicoya. Located in the northern region of Puntarenas province of Costa Rica on the Central Pacific Coast, this tiny town is a key port for ships from all across the globe. At almost two hours to the west of San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica , Puerto Caldera acts as a significant access spot to the Pacific Coast. Furthermore, it is only a 45 minute drive away from the tourist city of Jaco and about 18 km southeast from the city of Puntarenas
Puerto Limon
Limón, also known as Puerto Limón, is the capital of Limón Province in Costa Rica. It is the country's main Caribbean port city, including the terminals of Limón and Moín, and has a population of around 105,000 (including many neighboring small cities). The city, and the province in general, is home to most of Costa Rica's citizens of African descent. Originally from Jamaica, these workers were brought to the area in the late 19th century to build the railroad line from San José to Limón. The rail line boosted the country's banana exports and economy in general. By the time the line was closed, the city was the country's primary harbor. Limón is also home to speakers of Mekatelyu, a creole of English.
Puerto Moin
Puerto Moin is a commercial port just north of Puerto Limon, on the Carribean side of Costa Rica.
Besides commercial ships, Puerto Moin is also used as a cruise port (as Puerto Limon) mainly because it is near to San Jos&.
Puerto Moin has a lot of sightseeing possibilities for cruise passengers.
San Jose (Capital & Airport)
San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica. Located in the Central Valley, San José is the seat of national government, the focal point of political and economic activity, and the major transportation hub of this Central American nation.
Founded in 1738, San José is one of the youngest capital cities in Latin America by year of conception, though it was not named capital until 1823. Today it is a modern city with bustling commerce, brisk expressions of art and architecture, and spurred by the country's improved tourism industry, it is a significant destination and stopover for foreign visitors.