Puerto Caldera

Puerto Caldera, the Costa Rica gateway tucked along the sheltered waters of the Gulf of Nicoya, stands apart from busier mega-port hubs with its intimate, nature-forward welcome and efficient, passenger-friendly layout. Here, ships dock in a calm, scenic setting, enabling guests to step ashore quickly onto sunlit promenades and shaded lanes lined with local crafts. Signature experiences center on Costa Rica’s living rainforest and pristine coastlines: dolphin- and whale-watching cruises in the Gulf; guided excursions to Manuel Antonio and Carara National Parks for wildlife sightings; zip-lining, mangrove kayak tours, and stand-up paddleboarding along the peninsula’s shorelines; coffee, cacao, and cocoa tours in nearby farms; and sunset fishing trips. Destinations extend into the Nicoya Peninsula’s beaches—Nosara, Santa Teresa, Tamarindo—offering surfing lessons or tranquil coves for snorkeling. The port’s facilities are built to support a diverse fleet, from intimate expedition ships to state-of-the-art megaships, with reinforced berths, streamlined tender operations, and a passenger flow designed to minimize queuing. Onboard services flourish with a Costa Rican hospitality ethos: multilingual shore-excursion desks, easy-to-use digital guidance, onboard enrichment about biodiversity and conservation, and curated partnerships with local artisans and culinary hosts offering farm-to-table tasting experiences. Comfortable lounges, clean restrooms, shade structures, and stroller-accessible walkways ensure a relaxed port-day rhythm, while sustainable practices—recycling, energy-conscious lighting, and wildlife-safe excursion norms—underscore a responsible gateway to Costa Rica’s biodiverse heart.