Visiting Puerto Caldera
Puerto Caldera is port city in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. The old port used to be located in Puntarenas, but was recently moved to Puerto Caldera. The main port on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, it is where most goods are imported and exported. It is also one of the cruise ship ports in Costa Rica, so you will see many cruise ships docking at this port. It is located close to San Jose, Puntarenas, Jaco and popular tourist destinations in the Nicoya Peninsula.
Though there are many great places to visit in Costa Rica, not many put Caldera on that list. It is primarily a port town and you won’t find a lot of tourist amenities here. You will find many some bars, restaurants and shops though, that have been set up to cater to the cruise ships who stop here. If you’re looking to get off the beaten path, you can visit Puerto Caldera and enjoy its unspoiled beaches, swaying palms, and gorgeous weather.
Why come to Caldera?
Puerto Caldera is a very convenient place to travel, not only because of its vicinity to other cities and destinations but because it is a port. Once you are done exploring you can hop onto your cruise ship and travel to many other places. You can also use Puerto Caldera as a starting point of your Costa Rica vacation. There are several exciting attractions just minutes away! PLace like Jaco, Carara Biological Reserve, Arenal Volcano, Tarcoles rivers, … can all be put on your list from here.
Puerto Caldera may not be the first on your list of travel destinations but it is more than worth a visit.
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