port facilities and the need to accommodate the much larger vessels of modern shipping fleets, a new port was constructed in the 1980s to the south of Puntarenas. The site chosen was Caldera (located at ), where ships had anchored during colonial times. Caldera was more appropriate site for larger ships, and actually was the first port site used since 1522. Sports The city's major football teams are Second Division sides Puntarenas F.C., who have played many season at the highest level, and Jacó Rays. Cuisine As a major port on the Pacific coast, the gastronomy of Puntarenas is characterized by several seafood dishes, such as ceviche. A very popular dessert is the Churchill, a type of snow cone. Climate Puntarenas is generally hotter than the Costa Rican Central Valley, with daytime highs ranging from in the coldest/hottest months, respectively. References External links Puntarenas Province website Puntarenas commercial website www.radiopuntarenas.net La Radio Digital de Puntarenas Populated places in Puntarenas Province