The political and administrative division of Costa Rica is defined by provinces, such as San José, Alajuela, Cartago, Heredia, Guanacaste, Puntarenas and Limón. At the same time, these are divided in cantons and districts. In the administrative issues, the province of Puntarenas has the following cantons: Puntarenas, Esparza, Buenos Aires, Montes de Oro, Osa, Aguirre, Golfito, Coto Brus, Parrita, Corredores and Garabito. Road Distances  

Ciudad Cortés General Information

It is the most important city of the Canton de Osa. It is 280 kilometers away from San José. It is located 8 kilometers before the turnpike of Palmar Norte by the Costanera highway.