Ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera and Naranjo

The 75 minutes boat ride across the Gulf of Nicoya is a scenic and relaxing trip with great views of the peninsula, and passing by small islands only inhabited by colonies of maritime birds.

In Puntarenas the ferry dock is at the tip of Puntarenas, 2 km from the center. See: Map of Puntarenas

Ferry schedules Jan 4 - March 25, 2010



* = big ferry

5:00    
9:00 *
11:00    
13:00 *
15:00    
17:00 *
21:00    

6:00    
9:00 *
11:00    
13:00 *
15:00    
17:00 *
19:00    

Attention Bus Travelers:
The 5:00 p.m. ferry from Puntarenas is the last one which connects to the public bus to Montezuma, Mal Pais and Santa Teresa. Arriving later you must take a taxi which costs from $35 upwards.

Take the ferry at 5:00 p.m. for a scenic
sunset trip across the Gulf of Nicoya

With a Car on the Ferry:
A simple car with driver included costs approx $ 11. Only the driver may stay in the car when driving on the ferry, all other passengers must walk on board. An adult ferry ticket costs around $ 1.30
Around Christmas, New Year and Easter week be prepared to wait a long time in the ferry line-up. It's not possible to make a reservation.
In Puntarenas break-ins are not uncommon so never leave valuables in your car unattended.

The small passenger boat

Without a Car you can also take the Lancha to Paquera. It's a small passenger boat which operates from Monday to Friday. Its mooring is in the center of Puntarenas behind the fish market, only 3 blocks away from the bus terminal.

Driving Distances from the ferry in Paquera to  

Tambor: 24 km
Montezuma: 48 km
Mal Pais and Santa Teresa: 58 km

6:00
10:00
14:20
19:00

7:30
12:30
17:30
21:00

See also » Direct Busses from San José to Mal Pais, Santa Teresa, Montezuma, Samara, Coyote...