During the 11 days of the carnival of Puntarenas the town will be vibrating from Tropical rhythms. Visitors should book hotels in advance, because it will get crowded. Part of the events, like the election of the beauty queen, are transmitted on the national TV.

The highlights are listed below:

Thursday 14. February:
5:00 am Gun salutes announce the beginning of the carnival
6:00 pm Parade on the Paseo de los Turistas in Puntarenas
7:15 pm Election and crowning of the beauty queen of the carnival of Puntarenas 2008
7:30 pm Fireworks
7:30 pm Sheerleader show
8:00 pm Concert
8:00 pm Dance on the Paseo de los Turistas

Friday 15.February:
10:00 am Sport competitions on the beach
10:00 pm Parade through the streets of Puntarenas
8:00 pm Concert with the group Los Rabanes
8:00 pm Dance

Saturday 16.February:
10:00 am Sport competitions on the beach
3:00 pm "Tope" horse parade
8:00 pm Dance
8:00 pm Festival Ranchero
10:00 pm Fireworks

Sunday 17.February:
9:00 am Sport competitions on the beach
12:00 noon Concert
2:00 pm Parade through the streets of Puntarenas
9:00 pm Dance on the Paseo de los Turistas

Monday 18.February:
12:00 noon Parade through the streets of Puntarenas
2:00 am Sport competitions on the beach
7:00 pm Competition in play back singing

Tuesday 19.February:
2:00 pm Parade through the streets of Puntarena
8:00 am Sport competitions (boxing and more)
8:00 pm Competition in play back singing

Wednesday 20.February:
2:00 pm Parade through the streets of Puntarenas
3:00 pm Sport competitions (soccer and more)
9:00 pm Fireworks

Thursday 21.February:
2:00 pm Parade through the streets of Puntarenas
2:00 pm Sport competitions (soccer and more)
7:00 pm Dance with live music

Friday 22.February:
8:00 am Sport competitions (soccer and more)
2:00 pm Parade through the streets of Puntarenas
6:00 pm Sport competitions (boxing)
9:00 pm Dance on Paseo de los Turistas

Saturday 23.February:
8:00 am Sport (aerobic)
11:00 am Concert - Frente Frio Imperial
4:00 pm Parade through the streets of Puntarenas
6:00 pm Dance on Paseo de los Turistas
10:00 pm Fireworks

Sunday 24.February:
8:00 am Sport fishing competition
2:00 pm Parade through the streets of Puntarenas
11:55 pm Gun salutes announce the end of the Carnival 2008