Puntarenas
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Puntarenas (from "punta arenas" or "sand point") is the capital and largest city in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. The city sits on a long, narrow peninsula that juts out into the Nicoya Gulf, only about four blocks at its widest.
Charts
See Costa Rica.
Weather
See Costa Rica.
Passages
See Costa Rica.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see Cruiser's Nets
The approach to the fishing port is full of reefs. Follow the markers.
Entrance
Puntarenas is a port of entry/exit for Costa Rica. For details see Entrance: Costa Rica.
You clear formalities at the fishing port.
Berthing
There are mooring buoys in front of the fishing port.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Costa Rica Yacht Club
Costa Rica Yacht Club [[Puntarenas#Costa Rica Yacht Club|Costa Rica Yacht Club]] 09°58.800'N, 084°47.800'W Provides buoys, water, electricity, toilets, showers, WiFi. Repairs, 20-T travels-lift. Swimming pool, restaurant, car rentals.
- [email protected]; Tel: +506 (26) 610 784; Fax: +506 (26) 612 518; VHF channel 06
- Address: P.O. Box 151- Zip Code 5400, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Hours: 07:00 - 17:00, except Wednesdays
Puerto Azul Resort & Marina
Puerto Azul Resort & Marina [[Puntarenas#Puerto Azul Resort & Marina|Puerto Azul Resort & Marina]] 09°58.947'N, 084°47.882'W 1.5 miles from the marina to the outlet into the gulf. 90 slips for boats up to 60 feet in length. Min depth 2.5 m. All facilities facilities, laundry service, Wi-Fi, swimming pool, bar and restaurant, accommodation. 24hr security. Some maintenance services. Authorised bonding agent.
- [email protected]; Tel: +506 (26) 615 552; Mobile: +506 (40) 807 200; VHF channel 08
- Address: El Cocal, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Anchorages
List anchorages including the ones of nearby islands list under "Islands" above. If there is more then 1-3 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template). Remove this section if not applicable.
- [[large Anchorage1]]
- [[large Anchorage2]]
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | In both marinas |
| Electricity | In both marinas |
| Toilets | In both marinas |
| Showers | In both marinas |
| Laundry | In Puerto Azul Resort & Marina |
| Garbage | Bins in the marinas and fishing port |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | ? |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | ? |
| Services | |
| Repairs | In both marinas |
| Internet | WiFi in both marinas |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | In Puerto Azul Resort & Marina |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Store name1 [[Puntarenas#Store name1|Store name1]]
Eating out
- Restaurants in both marinas
Transportation
See Costa Rica.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Puntarenas at the Wikipedia
- Puntarenas at the Wikivoyage
- Noonsite
References
See Caribbean.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Puntarenas and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) February, 2019 --Istioploos
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