Costa Rica Shore Excursions

Puerto Caldera and Puntarenas Port are the 2 ports available in the pacific for cruise ship passengers stopping in Costa Rica for shore excursions. Puerto Caldera is situated in Esparza about 30 kilometers south of Puntarenas Port. Puerto Caldera started working as a port back in the years of 1577 and maritime commerce was transferred to Puntarenas Port in the year of 1834.

When the new port was opened the development of Puntarenas accelerated and nowadays it is the main pacific port of Costa Rica , while Puerto Caldera will be only used for cargo ships in the following years. Puntarenas was named by "Ticos" (Costa Rican people nickname) as the jewel of the pacific, is one of the seven provinces of Costa Rica , and it is also the largest one. Very close from Caldera you will find one of the best available tours, Carara National Park Tour, in this magnificent reserve you will be able to see the beautiful Ara Macaw, an amazing tropical bird that is in danger of extinction. Also very close from here you will find the Turubari adventure center where you can enjoy the Canopy Tour, the Aerial Tram, Horseback Riding or the Sensational Cable. From this ports you are also able to visit the magnificent Poas Volcano.

Many more shore excursion tours are awaiting here in Puntarenas and Puerto Caldera, don't hesitate to contact us if you need more information. Toll Free 1-800-317-4108.

Puntarenas and Puerto Caldera Tours