Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa Rica

Puntarenas Panorama

Take a Scenic Ride into Costa Rica’s Central Valley Get acquainted with Costa Rica’s natural and cultural gifts on this scenic ride into the country’s Central Valley. Drive by motor coach, heading east to Esparza, a picturesque town founded in 1574 by the Spanish. Local dancers will greet you dressed in traditional costumes, and you will also have time here to browse among the crafts stalls. Your roundtrip journey will take you along the deep blue waters of the Pacific Ocean and past mango farms and cashew plantations. You will also have an opportunity to admire rural homes and bucolic gardens, all while keeping an eye out for the many species of colorful birdlife. At the CROC Sky Walk Experience Center, step onto a platform overlooking the famous Tárcoles River crocodiles. Enjoy a chocolate-making demonstration, sample fresh tropical fruits, sip authentic Costa Rican coffee and browse the gift stalls, before returning to your ship. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.