Playa Blanca Beach & Playa Mantas Beach
Both beaches are located in a 750 acre private biological preserve containing an array of plant and wildlife species. They are drawn together at a rocky point better known as Punta Leona which fully compliments the scenic beauty of this coastal area. Playa Blanca or “White Beach” is Costa Rica’s top-ranked beach and is located at Hotel Punta Leona on the Central Pacific coast. Playa Blanca is a spectacular 3/4 mile white sand beach, it is no wonder this beach received four blue flags as well as four consecutive “A” ratings for outstanding water quality and safe waters.
It is what you envision when you think of a tropical beach; blue water, gentle waves lapping on the white sand, palm trees jutting out over the sand, and a gentle ocean breeze.
These beaches are ideal for safe swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, fishing and scenic walks. That’s why the Costa Rican Government recognizes Playa Blanca as the finest beach in Costa Rica. The beaches received their hollywood debut during the filming of the Christopher Columbus movie ”1492 Conquest of Paradise” which was released in 1992 on the 500th anniversary of Columbus’s arrival.
Many visitors prefer Playa Blanca to Manuel Antonio National Park. Whereas Manuel Antonio is beautiful, it has some drawbacks: it is often overcrowded, in a congested area, has a smaller beach, an entrance fee, beach vendors, no snorkeling and is 4 hours from San Jose.
Nature
Punta Leona has one of the most important private reserves because of its geographic location and conservation plan. You will be swept away by the natural beauty experience at our private tropical community. This refuge was created 27 years ago and consists of 750 acres of primary and secondary forest. From a geographical standpoint it is indeed a place of great importance. There are over 330 species of birds and native animal species including; whiteface monkey, howler monkey, spider monkey, scarlet macaws, toucans, humming birds, flycatchers, sloths, white nosed coti mundi, tyras, iguanas and butterflies where you can be one with nature in the comfort of our spacious and fully dressed home.
