Punta Leona
Set along the extraordinarily beautiful Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Punta Leona is a vitally important, 750-acre (300-hectare) nature reserve. Though widely unknown to the masses, this reserve is remarkably diverse and unique in its attraction, as it helps to protect crucial transitional forests within the country.
More about Punta Leona
The transitional forests that Punta Leona preserves are significant life zones lying in between the rainforests of the southwest and the dry forests of the northwest—one of the last remaining forests of its kind along the Pacific coast of this country. Created over 25 years ago, this reserve also acts as a center for bird and mammal research. Some 330 migratory and native bird species reside within Punta Leona, including the three-wattled bellbird, trogons, hummingbirds, toucans, and the increasingly rare scarlet macaw. As such, it is popular with bird watchers, who wander the reserve’s three trails searching for these fascinating species.
Other creatures that can be found within the reserve include spider and white-faced capuchin monkeys, white-nosed coati, iguanas, sloths, and a wide variety of butterflies. An immaculate white-sand beach borders Punta Leona, as does a crystal blue Pacific Ocean—attractive diversions from the trails and trees in the nearby reserve.
The Carara National Park is a 15-minute drive away, and the Manuel Antonio National Park is a 2-hour drive. Punta Leona is an hour’s drive west from San José.
Moments to look forward to
The Explorer
Waterfall Rappelling and Zipline- Canyoning Experience
Incredible Stays
Punta Leona
Stay here to be steps away from the balmy shores of Playa Blanca. Hotel Punta Leona sits on its very own nature reserve, which has won the Costa Rican government's blue flag award for the past 10 years.
Arrecifes Condos
The Arrecifes Condos are a part of the larger Punta Leona Hotel and Club that is set along the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Visitors to the Punta Leona area will enjoy ample hiking, beach going and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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