128Canopy Blog

The coastal town of Puntarenas in Costa Rica’s Central pacific region has lately been looking into several possibilities to bring back its appeal and privileged spot among tourist attractions.

Although Puntarenas is more of a preferred beach destination to local tourists than to foreign tourism, many visitors find the town attractive due to its history and local tradition.

Recently, the Costa Rican Board of Tourism (ICT) along with the Costa Rican Institute of Pacific Ports (Incop) will seek to promote Puntarenas’ tourist attraction by reopening its abandoned Bathing Resort.

Funds to carry out the plans will be taken in part from the fees paid by port concessionaires as stated by law.  The current minister of tourism, Carlos Ricardo Benavidez, was present at the official ceremony and stated that the opening of the bathing resort would greatly benefit the “Pearl of the Pacific” as it would generate employment within the immediate area as well as in nearby areas.

The bathing facilities have been closed down for some time and have shown considerable deterioration over the years.  The Municipality of Puntarenas has been meaning to buy the bathing resort for some time now but hasn’t been able to do so for reasons which are out of their control.

Therefore the ICT as well as the Incop have stepped in to help acquire the facilities and give the town of Puntarenas more tools to be able to be self sufficient in the ever growing industry of tourism in Costa Rica.