Puntarenas is located in the central region of Costa Rica's Pacific coast. With a population of 100,000, it is the capital of the province of the same name. Flat, dark-sanded Jaco Beach is a popular seaside locale and surfing spot. As with the rest of the country, a wealth of nature attractions is accessible from Puntarenas. Don't miss the delicious seafood available everywhere, from typical diners called "sodas" to more formal restaurants.
Language:
Spanish
Currency:
Costa Rican Colon (CRC), US dollar (US$)
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High | 89 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 87 |
Low | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
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High | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
Low | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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Inches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
Centimeters | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 13 | 3 |
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Percent | 89 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 92 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 93 |