- You go by boat, as of 5 Oct 2026.
- The walk through the cells is guided, as of 5 Oct 2026.
San Lucas Island National Park
Costa Rica
The old prison island off Puntarenas. A boat, a guided walk through the cells, and back.
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Facts
Boat: Off Puntarenas. You go and come back.
Walk: Guided, through the cells.
Fee: Fees differ for foreigners and for residents. SINAC posts the figure, and it usually includes IVA, as of Oct 2026.
Map
- The cellsA guided walk. The island was a prison. You do not wander the buildings.
The old prison. The walk through the cells is the visit.
By boat from Puntarenas, with a guide for the cells.
A day trip. You do not stay the night on the island.
By boat, off Puntarenas.
Book the boat and the guided walk. You do not just show up on the island.
Fees differ for foreigners and for residents. SINAC posts the figure, and it usually includes IVA, as of Oct 2026.
It is a daytime boat. You come back the same day.
Yes. The walk through the cells is guided.
Go with the guide. Do not enter buildings that are closed. Come back on the boat.
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