Costa Rica’s Pacific-coastline-hugging province of Puntarenas—its largest—is blessed by a year-round temperate, tropical climate and numerous cultural and natural attractions, including Jaco Beach, Manuel Antonio National Park, Cocos Island National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Cabo Blanco Strict Nature Reserve, and not least of all, low-key  Puntarenas City. When in the area, enjoy the local specialities camarones al ajillo (shrimp scampi), or ceviche de corvina (fish marinated in lime juice with onions, peppers and spices).