Puntarenas

[OldSchool318]

This is the City.

They have a nice beach area, but not much action.

Jajajaj yep. Funny you posted the fish pic as a lot of the city smells like it sometimes. Definitely a fisherman's port city.

I do think there is action here though like I have written previous. I have been in the bars and if you chat up a lady it's very possible, but I do think the tinder game would get better results in that area. I would love to spend a week there instead of just a day or two as I do believe it has some hidden gems. I remember I stayed at an Airbnb with my tica and we had to lock everything up as it was in a side street and not the best part of town, but down there street there were ladies on the corner at various times.

[World Travel 69]

This is the City.

They have a nice beach area, but not much action.

[OldSchool318]

Puntarenas province includes the coast all the way from the south end of the Nicoya peninsula (Santa Teresa and Tambor beach areas) to Panama, including the cities of Puntarenas and Jaco, etc.

I'm sorry I thought I was being clear. I was speaking of the port city.

You can get on the ferry's to go to Nicoya. A bunch of ladies that go to Jaco are from this local area.

I have spent a lot of time in Tambor and Santa Teresa and other places as well and they are not mongering destinations but if you have game the backpackers might be available. Ticas love being taken there but especially Santa Teresa is not exactly cheap.

[Zeos1]

Puntarenas is both a city and a province. We may have some confusion here.

Puntarenas province includes the coast all the way from the south end of the Nicoya peninsula (Santa Teresa and Tambor beach areas) to Panama, including the cities of Puntarenas and Jaco, etc.

[Zeos1]

By way I re read what I have written.

I have been there and hung out there but not for many days We usually hit the Ferry to go to Santa Teresa and Tambor.

But I have not and what I wish to do is camp out in the bars beach and hotels and motels in Puntarenas for 4 or 5 days and that I have not done.

Puntarenas is both a city and a province. We may have some confusion here.

[OldSchool318]

By way I re read what I have written.

I have been there and hung out there but not for many days We usually hit the Ferry to go to Santa Teresa and Tambor.

But I have not and what I wish to do is camp out in the bars beach and hotels and motels in Puntarenas for 4 or 5 days and that I have not done.

[ChuchoLoco]

I really think that Puntarenas (the city or town) could be a hidden place to really do well..

From what I understand, Puntarenas was once the place to go in Costa Rica. I'm talking many years ago. Ticos from Santa José still go there for long holiday weekends but it is run down and has definitely seen better days.

[OldSchool318]

Ermmmm the average highs in Punta Arenas are 15 degrees Celsius. Not really beach weather LOL.

Puntarenas is the entire province. You are right it can have cooler temps in the mountain elevations.

However, I was speaking of the port city. Same temperatures and climate as Jaco. Seedy town. Many girls go to Jaco from Puntarenas area because of the tourist.

[Zeos1]

Not in the city of Puntarenas. It's on the coast (biggest port on Pacific side). As far as the state of Puntarenas. Depends on where. At the higher elevations it is cooler. But 15 see. That would have to be at over 5000 ft.

Looked it up. Average daily highs 30 C to 35 C. Similar to Jaco. Same coast and not far apart. Very tropical high humidity often.

[Zeos1]

Ermmmm the average highs in Punta Arenas are 15 degrees Celsius. Not really beach weather LOL.

Not in the city of Puntarenas. It's on the coast (biggest port on Pacific side). As far as the state of Puntarenas. Depends on where. At the higher elevations it is cooler. But 15 see. That would have to be at over 5000 ft.

[CrazyMan]

I really think that Puntarenas (the city or town) could be a hidden place to really do well.

At some point I'm going to just stay here for about 3 or 4 days and play the bar, beach, and tinder game.

Typical Tica fees range from $80-$150 but I would bet here you could find $30-60. I would keep a room at one of the local hotels across from the beach and start swiping right while eating a typic Tico lunch.

Its a fisherman's and cruise ship town with lots of bars and people walking around. Many of the local girls in Jaco come from here. So. Why wouldn't there be an ample supply of hidden jems?

Any punters reading this that have done a bombing run there would love to hear about the experience in detail.

Ermmmm the average highs in Punta Arenas are 15 degrees Celsius. Not really beach weather LOL.

[OldSchool318]

I really think that Puntarenas (the city or town) could be a hidden place to really do well.

At some point I'm going to just stay here for about 3 or 4 days and play the bar, beach, and tinder game.

Typical Tica fees range from $80-$150 but I would bet here you could find $30-60. I would keep a room at one of the local hotels across from the beach and start swiping right while eating a typic Tico lunch.

Its a fisherman's and cruise ship town with lots of bars and people walking around. Many of the local girls in Jaco come from here. So. Why wouldn't there be an ample supply of hidden jems?

Any punters reading this that have done a bombing run there would love to hear about the experience in detail.

[OldSchool318]

I posted about this seedy beach town in other areas, because I didn't see this. But, I love this place.

It is not for the average tourist. But if you are local, or have no fear of the locals, and are used to CR life then this place might be fun. It looks like it is not the safest place in CR for sure. As a matter of fact, I feel much safer in Jaco. Although, I never felt in danger anytime I have been there.

The place reminds me of Seaside Hts NJ. Before Sandy. Its got the same seedy vibe.

Anyway, the way I do it, is just approach girls by themselves or in 2 or 3 that are near the beach. I usually stay across the street at one of the hotels. I am surprised how many go to Jaco anyway. Keep in mind though not all. You have to make conversation and feel them out. This is not point and click. I have never been to the other bars previous mentioned but I would imagine that talent is not the most supreme.

[Mellowg]

I have been informed that the Vaca Brava is no longer in business.

It was located at the intersection of the Panamerican Highway and the feeder route to Barranca.

I have driven in front of the place during what used to be business hours and the place is locked down.

Not a big loss in my book but it was a good place to stop and hydrate oneself on the way to the beaches.

Sorry for those who were patrons.

Mellow.

[World Travel 69]

From a very old list:

Everyone I asked did not know these:

~~Mon Cheries~~
~~Nano's~~
~~Temptations~~
~~Nuevo Rythmo~~
~~Maria Teresea's ~~

Newer from mellowg post:

El Porton Verde (the green door), On Avenida 1 at Calle Central. 8 Chicas. https://www.facebook.com/barportonverde.portonverde.
Busted for drugs. Dont know if they will reopen..

Good Fortune Pension and Bar, On Calle Central between Avenida Central Centenario (Ruta 17) and Avenida 1. 6+ chicas. Prices: c15 k 30 min. Hours: 11 am to Midnight. More chicas on Weekends. The rooms are upstairs.

Miramar Pension & Bar, next door to Good Fortune, the blue one in the photo (sort of). 7+ Dominicans. Rooms are barely acceptable. Prices: c15 k 30 min. More chicas on Weekends.

Out of Town:

Vaca Brava 12 Chicas. Hours: 4 pm to 1 am. On the Pan-American highway near Barranca and the "Spanish House" in Esparza.

Pass through the Town of Esparza, go down the last of the big hills, and come to the first LARGE river bridge (Barranca river).

1 km west of the bridge you come to the intersection of the Road to Barranca town or you have the choice of continuing toward Puntarenas or yet to Liberia. There at the intersection is also a very busy BUS stop.

Right at the Bus stop is the Vaca Brava.