Puntarenas Ferry Terminal
Ferry port for Puntarenas, Costa Rica
The ferry terminal in Barrio El Carmen at the western tip of the Puntarenas sandspit is the mainland departure point for car ferries across the Gulf of Nicoya to the Nicoya Peninsula.
Ferries from Puntarenas Ferry Terminal
2 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paquera | Not published by the operator | Naviera Tambor | Cars & foot |
| Playa Naranjo | Not published by the operator | Coonatramar | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Puntarenas Ferry Terminal
- Puntarenas → Paquera
8 departures daily each way
Timetable in force from 20 April 2026 until further notice.
Source: Naviera Tambor horarios y tarifas, checked 2026-09-29
- Puntarenas → Playa Naranjo
Five departures daily in each direction, plus one extra round trip every Friday and Sunday
Timetable valid 21 July – 30 November 2026.
Source: Coonatramar Horario Regular (timetable image), checked 2026-09-29
Ferry Operators at Puntarenas Ferry Terminal
Passenger terminal: Terminal de Ferrys Naviera Tambor, Barrio El Carmen, Puntarenas
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Naviera Tambor’s customer service office faces the ferry terminal in Barrio El Carmen (08:00–17:00)
Sources: navieratambor.com · navieratambor.com · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Puntarenas Ferry Terminal
Puntarenas → Paquera
Crossing: Not published by the operator · Naviera Tambor
Puntarenas → Playa Naranjo
Crossing: Not published by the operator · Coonatramar
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Puntarenas Ferry Terminal.