The province of Puntarenas in Costa Rica is a hot spot for local and international travelers. The name Puntarenas in English means the sand point which is fitting as the province jets out into the Pacific Ocean and is populated with beaches. This province rests close to the Central Valley and is a short ride to the capital city of San Jose. At about 4,350 square miles (roughly two times the size of Delaware), Puntarenas is the largest province in the country, covering two-thirds of the country’s exposure to the Pacific Coast. Flat building sites ready for construction. 5 Minutes to the beach.