San Lucas Island

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San Lucas Island Description

(Local Name: Isla San Lucas) San Lucas, 600ha/1,482ac, is the largest of the islands in the Gigante Bay area. Before 1992, San Lucas was a prison with a reputation for being the roughest jail in the country. The overgrown remains of the prison cells (some over 100 years old) can be toured.

Hobbies & Activities category: Archeological site or ruin; Region with significant interests

Tips

The island is reached by daily boat tours from Puntarenas.
Some tours leave from San José as well.

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