Discover Punta Mala Arriba

The tour visits the vineyard, but not the winery. It lasts approximately four hours, providing a rough timeframe for planning your day. As availability may vary, confirm the current tour arrangements directly with the operator.

Tour de la Uva and Esmeralda Package

The Esmeralda package offered in Punta Mala Arriba includes admission, a tour, wine, a snack, a tasting, and lunch. Package inclusions may change, so ask the operator to confirm the current lineup. This lets you consider two things separately when planning: the vineyard as the focus of the tour, and the items listed in the package.

Puntarenas as the broader destination

In the broader destination of Puntarenas, Parque Nacional Isla San Lucas offers a different kind of excursion. It is designated as a historical-architectural heritage site and a zone for sustainable tourism use. The island is accessible only by water; transportation and tour services generally depart from the Muelle Turístico del ICT in El Carmen. If you are considering this regional option, check the current tour and transportation arrangements.

In Osa Canton, Puntarenas Province, humpback whale watching is offered near Parque Nacional Marino Ballena. Boat trips through the Térraba-Sierpe mangroves are also available there. Another regional highlight is Playa Hermosa de Garabito, which was designated a World Surf Reserve: the first in Central America and the eleventh worldwide.

Reserva Natural de Cabo Blanco lies in the north of Puntarenas Province on the Nicoya Peninsula, south of Montezuma. It protects 1,269 hectares of land and 1,790 hectares of marine area. Its three hiking trails include a 2 km loop, a 1 km trail specifically for older adults and children, and a 10 km trail to Cabo Blanco. The reserve is also a well-known destination for birdwatchers; species found there include frigatebirds, gulls, and pelicans. Operating conditions may change, so it is advisable to check before visiting. The designated marine area is therefore larger than the protected land area.

The city of Puntarenas has a ferry terminal with services across the Gulf of Nicoya to Paquera and Cóbano. If this ferry route is part of your trip, check the current schedule. For a culinary experience, seafood cuisine in the broader destination of Puntarenas is recommended to visitors. Bioluminescence can also be seen at some beaches in Puntarenas Province and in the Gulf of Nicoya; visibility and location vary.

Discover more destinations: Esterillos Este, Loma, Paquera, Uvita, Barrigones, Zancudo, Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas Canton

For the broader travel overview: Puntarenas.