In Final Fantasy 13, can you get back to Pulse after taking the ship back to Cocoon?
Solution 1:
Yes, you'll have a chance to return to Pulse to finish sidequests, explore, and generally goof off just before you fight the last boss. Beating the game will also unlock the final level of your Crystarium, at which point you can grind to your heart's content to max out your party.
Solution 2:
I believe this is possible after you finish the main story line.
Solution 3:
Yes you can go back. There is a Portal in Orphans Cradle, which is the area before the final boss (Chap 13). There are two portals, on is to Eden, the other to Gran Pulse