Distance from port to Puntarenas town

[CSU]

I am scheduled Dec. 26, 2007 to stop at Puntarenas on Island Princess. Two separate questions

1) Is the town within walking distance

of where the ship docks?

2) Is there a nice beache within walking distance of the docking area?

[LHT28]

1) yes just go up a few blocks and turn right

 

2) there is a beach right by the dock not sure how clean it is for swimming though

[mindy41]

We are on the Island Princess in Feb - is it safe to wonder on your own in Costa Rica?

[LHT28]

We are on the Island Princess in Feb - is it safe to wonder on your own in Costa Rica?

We walked up into town & to the supermarket & back along the beach ..it does look scary but if you keep your wits about you it is fine.

[mindy41]

Thanks LHT28 - I appreciate your reply.

[Nancyquilts]

If you walk to the left of the end of the pier, there are many handicraft stalls - we got a beautiful wood jewelry box for our granddaughter there.

[mindy41]

Nacyquilts - thanks so much.

Everyday I am more thankful for the CC site. I have learned new things everyday from posters.

Thanks again.

Lorinda

[FredS]

We walked all around down by the beach. There were many craft stalls, don't know if they are there all the time. My wife went in a cafe and had lunch, I did other things. Is it safe; just keep an awareness of what is around you. A number of years ago my wife and daughter visited San Juan, Costa Rica and the taxi driver told them there was no crime in Costa Rica but, he said they needed to be sure and not leave their purses unattended.

[mindy41]

Thnaks FredS - I appreciate your comments.

Lorinda

[whatnot]

Doesn't that comment about "Don't leave your purses unattended" apply any where you travel and even in the local grocery store! You just have to be alert anywhere you are.