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Cruise Ships Bring Big Boost to Puntarenas | Costa Rica News
Puntarenas, Costa Rica, is set for a major tourism surge with 150,000 cruise passengers and 72 ships expected in the 2026-2027 season—up from last year’s 90,000. Each ship acts as a global billboard showcasing Costa Rica’s natural beauty and culture, offering locals a chance to capitalize on short port visits with wildlife tours, beach excursions, coffee farm trips, and souvenirs. The key challenge? Ensuring more revenue stays in Puntarenas rather than flowing to pre-booked tour operators. The hope is that these brief visits spark longer-term travel plans, seeding future tourism in places…
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