El Faro de Puntarenas — Attraction in Puntarenas

A vibrant local gem full of flavor and heart The Faro de Puntarenas is more than just a scenic landmark by the sea — it’s a lively gathering place filled with the spirit of Costa Rican culture. Surrounding the lighthouse, you'll find dozens of food stands run by passionate local entrepreneurs offering everything from fresh ceviche and homemade pastries to granizados and typical dishes.

It’s the perfect spot for a sunset stroll, sampling local flavors while supporting small businesses that truly put their heart into what they do. The atmosphere is welcoming, safe, and full of life. If you’re visiting Puntarenas, this is an...

We were driving to monteverde and stopped here as it was on the way. The lighthouse is tiny. You can walk around the area a bit , the landscape is beautiful. We visited this place in December 1 st week ( 2019). This place was super deserted. We paid 2000 colones for parking to a guy who looked official . I think it was a ripoff since it looked like free parking - I...

Boardwalk is kinda trashy but there are beautiful views here and there as well as DELICIOUS street food. People drive out of there way just to enjoy the vigorones and Churchill granizados and for good reason! If you're anywhere near the area it's worth it to divert here and have lunch (huge portions) on the malecón. Just don't expect to want to linger after you've...