Puntarenas is a magnificent Costa Rican oasis unlike any other destination on the surface of the earth. Puntarenas is the largest province of Costa Rico. The picturesque scenery borders the Pacific Ocean, with many tropical islands in-between. The sunny beaches and stunning beauty of the region is everywhere. Puntarenas is today the nation's busiest fishing port. The stretch of land known as Puntarenas means "Sandy Point." Puntarenas is rich in cultural history and there is a great deal of opportunities for exploration.