Puntarenas, CR
Part of the Puntarenas Province North market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
₡20.1m
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₡118,223
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₡42,036
12 mo avg
↓18%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Puntarenas Province North market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +₡20,686,643 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡2••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 ₡3••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡3••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡3••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
| TV | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 ₡3••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 9• (•%) | 🔒 +₡8•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡3••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +₡7•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +₡2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +₡8••••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (6.4 nights)
Studio (5.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.8 nights)
1 bedroom (4.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CRC 122)
3 bedrooms (CRC 67)
2 bedrooms (CRC 40)
1 bedroom (CRC 30)
Studio (CRC 23)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (74%)
Independent hosts (26%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Puntarenas Province North market averaged 2,804 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier and up 15% over two years.
An average Puntarenas Province North listing earns CRC14.8M/year. High-performing listings earn CRC59.0M, while low-performing listings earn CRC4.9M.
Average occupancy in Puntarenas Province North is 28%, producing RevPAR of CRC33K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Puntarenas Province North, at CRC43.1M.
Rules vary across Puntarenas Province North. Jacó: Lenient. Municipal tourism permit recommended but rarely enforced. No occupancy rules or caps. Many hosts operate informally without registration. Light enforcement. Puntarenas: Lenient. Tourism declaration (declaratoria turística) exists but compliance is minimal. No rental restrictions. Most properties operate without formal permits. Very light enforcement. Monteverde: Lenient. Tourism registry suggested, rarely required in practice. No occupancy or density limits. Hosts commonly operate without permits. Minimal enforcement. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Puntarenas Province North Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 3%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in March and January; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Internet (98%), Parking (96%), Kitchen (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+135%), Air Conditioning (+98%), Bbq (+97%).
Average daily rate in Puntarenas Province North is CRC136K, down 0% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in October.
Guests in Puntarenas Province North book an average of 33 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 31 days for 1-bedroom listings to 39 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Thursday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 20% higher than weekday occupancy.