jp1 Posted March 2, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 2, 2009 We are taking the zip line tour Mahogany Park and will have some time afterwards. What is there to do near the port in Puntarenas. Is there any shopping or ??? Thanks, JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted March 3, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 3, 2009 There are a quite a number of vendors to the left as you leave the dock and they have a large amount to the usual t-shirts but also a lot of local crafts. Look at some of the woodworkings...some of them are quite impressive.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted March 3, 2009 #3 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Thanks, Putter! :confused: Are there any outdoor bars in that area to just have a drink and "people watch"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1 Posted March 3, 2009 Author #4 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Thanks Putter!! Yes, bars would be good!! JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted March 4, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Thanks, Putter! :confused: Are there any outdoor bars in that area to just have a drink and "people watch"? Sorry, I didn't notice as we were quite intent on finding sundresses for our little granddaughters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allis154 Posted March 5, 2009 #6 Share Posted March 5, 2009 We are on a cruise this fall that stops in Puntarenas for 12 hours. We were there 3 years ago, but took a long tour (13 hours), and didn't get a chance to see anything around the port area. This year we weren't looking at doing any tours (last one was enough to last a lifetime! Crazy drivers, almost went off a bridge, narrow roads...not bathroom stops...etc), so we were going to wonder around the port area. Is it safe? Anything to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelite Posted March 21, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 21, 2009 We are on a cruise this fall that stops in Puntarenas for 12 hours. We were there 3 years ago, but took a long tour (13 hours), and didn't get a chance to see anything around the port area. This year we weren't looking at doing any tours (last one was enough to last a lifetime! Crazy drivers, almost went off a bridge, narrow roads...not bathroom stops...etc), so we were going to wonder around the port area. Is it safe? Anything to do? There is a daily boat tour from Puntarenas that goes to an small unpopulated off shore island. You can book it yourself, but sometimes when cruise ships are in, arrangements for passengers can only be made through the cruise ship. It seems to depend on what cruise line you will be on. Contact the tourist office for info. It's a great day, peaceful....but I did not do this on a day when a cruise ship was in. I would think they limit the number of people going to the island because it is kept in a natural state and it is small. The beach has shade trees, hammocks, and a few picnic tables. A self guided nature trail winds around a small area. Puntarenas is not the nicest place in C.R. and there isn't too much to do in the immediate area. I there are some local bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbmark Posted March 22, 2009 #8 Share Posted March 22, 2009 This is not a recommendation, but here is a web page that discusses the tour to the above mentioned island, Isla Tortuga. http://www.costaricauncovered.com/day-tours/cruise-tropical-island.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelite Posted March 22, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 22, 2009 This is not a recommendation, but here is a web page that discusses the tour to the above mentioned island, Isla Tortuga. http://www.costaricauncovered.com/day-tours/cruise-tropical-island.php I sure didn't take that cruise, but I am saving that web site for future reference. I'd consider that for next time. No white glove service on the one I was on. I must have gone to Sugar Loaf or San Lucas Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbmark Posted March 23, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Sorry. Didn't mean to mislead. The Tortuga Island tour was the only one I uncovered in my research. It looked interesting but I opted to arrange a different tour with Oscar Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgirlie Posted March 26, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Sorry. Didn't mean to mislead. The Tortuga Island tour was the only one I uncovered in my research. It looked interesting but I opted to arrange a different tour with Oscar Brown. Are you doing the 4/26 cruise? I am making arrangements now and I am deciding between the two. I sent the emails so i will see what happens. Decisions decisions!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbmark Posted March 27, 2009 #12 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Are you doing the 4/26 cruise? . . . I'm on the cruise and looking forward to the M&M. I see where you haven't given Patti the cabin and dining info. Will make it hard to harass you if we don't have the info. :) Only 30 days until we sail. :D :D :D :D Can't seem to stop smiling. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamadot Posted August 23, 2009 #13 Share Posted August 23, 2009 There is a very nice little museum up the beach with information about the area! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 23, 2009 #14 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Help! Can someone PLEASE tell us what to expect when we get off of the ship? Are there any restarurants/bars overlooking the water? If we don't take a shore excrusion, will be all right? Replies would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelite Posted August 23, 2009 #15 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Help! Can someone PLEASE tell us what to expect when we get off of the ship? Are there any restarurants/bars overlooking the water? If we don't take a shore excrusion, will be all right? Replies would be greatly appreciated. Not much to do there. It is a working port for the country. There is an office along the street by the marina that books catamaran sailings to an off shore island, lunch and drinks included. The island we went to is a nature preserve with a beach, shade, and a hiking trail. Great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 23, 2009 #16 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Not much to do there. It is a working port for the country. There is an office along the street by the marina that books catamaran sailings to an off shore island, lunch and drinks included. The island we went to is a nature preserve with a beach, shade, and a hiking trail. Great day. Thank you for your time to reply. Really appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 23, 2009 #17 Share Posted August 23, 2009 We are on a cruise this fall that stops in Puntarenas for 12 hours. We were there 3 years ago, but took a long tour (13 hours), and didn't get a chance to see anything around the port area. This year we weren't looking at doing any tours (last one was enough to last a lifetime! Crazy drivers, almost went off a bridge, narrow roads...not bathroom stops...etc), so we were going to wonder around the port area. Is it safe? Anything to do? Do you remember the name of this above shore excrusion? HELP! We'd like to avoid it! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allis154 Posted August 23, 2009 #18 Share Posted August 23, 2009 It was the tour to the hot springs. Was supposed to be 8 hours, but given the roads and traffic, we were hours late, and not the only bus to roll in to finding the ship waiting. The springs were beautiful and we have often talked about going back to them specifically, but never again from a cruise ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 28, 2009 #19 Share Posted August 28, 2009 It was the tour to the hot springs. Was supposed to be 8 hours, but given the roads and traffic, we were hours late, and not the only bus to roll in to finding the ship waiting. The springs were beautiful and we have often talked about going back to them specifically, but never again from a cruise ship! :o Thanks VERY MUCH! We were actually thinking of taking this one ... except the ship's excursion is now saying 10 to 10 1/2 hours. That's a LONG time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelfor4 Posted September 2, 2009 #20 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thank you for your time to reply. Really appreciate it! Is there a way to look this office up and possible book in advance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted September 2, 2009 #21 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Travelfor4 .... Help me out a bit. :o Not understanding what you're asking me .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn Mc Posted September 11, 2009 #22 Share Posted September 11, 2009 We are also docking in Puntarenas and would like to know if we could wonder round on our own in town for a while. Have searched the boards but never found anyone else who has done this. Have seen a video on U-Tube - Walking Tour of Puntarenas - Showed the ocean alongside a road she called the Tourist Avenue (or some such). Looked like it was a lovely walk alongside the ocean with palm trees, etc. Anyone know how far from the Port/Ship this would be, is this where you get to when you 'turn left' from the pier as in another posting. Thanks, Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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