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This museum describes the history of Puntarenas through audiovisual presentations, old
photos and artifacts.

Casa de la Cultura GALLERY
( GOOGLE MAP ; 2661-1394; Av Central btwn Calles 3 & 5; 10am-4pm Mon-Fri)
Casa de la Cultura has an art gallery with occasional exhibits as well as a performance
space offering seasonal cultural events.

Parque Marino del Pacífico AQUARIUM
( GOOGLE MAP ; 2661-5272; www.parquemarino.org ; adult/child under 12yr US$10/5;

9am-5pm Tue-Sun)
This marine park has an aquarium that showcases manta rays and other creatures from the
Pacific. The park sits on the site of the old train station and has a tiny splash pool, snack
bar, gift shop and information center.

Paseo de los Turistas PROMENADE
(Tourists' Promenade; GOOGLE MAP )
Stroll beside the beach on the Paseo de los Turistas, a pedestrian boulevard stretching
along the southern edge of town. Cruise ships make day visits to the eastern end of this
road, and a variety of souvenir stalls and sodas are there to greet passengers. On weekend
nights, this is the place to knock back beers and find the party.

Tours

Tour operators will greet passengers disembarking from cruise ships. Quality and price are
greatly variable, but a few come highly recommended.

Calypso Cruises BOAT TOUR
( 2256-2727, 2661-0585; www.calypsocruises.com ; Av 3, near Calle 9; day trips adult/student/child
under 7yr US$139/129/75)