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La ciudad en el pacifico
central de Costa Rica, Puntarenas, esta situada a lo largo del estrecho del
golfo de Nicoya. Por años fue el puerto mas importante de Costa Rica, hoy en día
el nuevo puerto es Caldera, en donde los cruceros
The
Central Pacific's largest city, Puntarenas is situated on
a long, narrow peninsula in the Gulf of Nicoya. For years,
it was the country's principal port, and though nowadays
a newer port in nearby Caldera handles cargo and Puntarenas
the cruise ships, a large fishing fleet still anchors in
the stuary behind town. Being the coutry's most important
fishing port, Puntarenas is the perfect place to enjoy fresh
seafood, be it camarones al ajillo (shrimp scampi), pescado
entero (a whole fried fish), or ceviche de corvina (bits
of fresh fish marinate in lime juice with onions, peppers
and spices).
T he water is murky though, and the beach may seem a bit
urban but it is a lively town on weekends, when people from
San José fill its waterfront restaurants and bars.
A series of open-air cafes that line the beach are the perfect
place to head for dessert, or refreshment, since they are
specialized in ice cream and fresh fruit drinks.
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