Explore

There is something for everyone who comes to stay at Punta Leona. Inside the private 750-acre resort there are countless adventures and activities. Learn to surf or salsa, go sport fishing or explore the jungle canopy high a top the old growth trees. Should you wish to go off site, venture over to Jacó - a bustling beach town just 15 minutes away. Or visit the Eco-services desk at Punta Leona’s beach club reception for assistance in planning your next adventure.

Resort Activities

Enter the gates at Punta Leona and you enter a new world. A lush entry leads you through a bamboo tunnel down toward the water and Beach Club. Here you’ll find the whitest sand beaches, hiking trails, a canopy zip-line, a butterfly farm, mountain bike trails, resident nature guide, three pools, two restaurants, open air bar, discotheque, beach club, volleyball, soccer, tennis, water aerobics, and mini-golf. Best of all, you’ll also find an authentic Costa Rican community of full and part-time residents who understand the true magic of this place.

Three Award Winning Beaches

The beaches and waters at Punta Leona are considered some of the safest and best for swimming in Costa Rica. The waters in front of Punta Leona were declared a protected marine wetland by the government and all three beaches (Playa Blanca, Playa Mantas, Playa Limoncito) have been awarded Blue Flag ratings by the government. Recently Playa Blanca received, for the fourth consecutive year, a four-star Blue Flag, the highest rating the program gives out. (Playa Blanca is the only beach in the country to have the 4-star blue flag rating). So grab your snorkeling gear, boogie board or kayak and enjoy the warm waters of Costa Rica. You may be surprised what you my come upon while exploring the blue pacific waters – possibly a sea turtle?! To read more about the Blue Flag Program click here.

Trails and Wildlife

Enjoy an early morning guided or self-guided nature walk through the rainforest where native fauna, insects, animals and birds can be seen with abundance. There are over 330 migratory and resident bird species in Punta Leona. Most famous of all are the scarlet macaws. In recent years a nesting program has helped to increase the large population of scarlet macaw parrots which can be seen frequently throughout the day flying overhead from tree to tree sharing space with white-faced monkeys.

A free nocturnal guided walk is also available through the beach club. Learn about the insects and animals that come to life when the sun sets.

For those who like to walk or run in the mornings, the beaches are always a good option but so is the main road into Punta Leona – from reception to the gate and back is an approximately 9km scenic tour. It is not uncommon on this route to spot pizotes, scarlet macaws and even a sloth if you’re lucky.

Fly through the Tree Canopy at Punta Leona

Punta Leona has it very own zipline adventure. Glide from tree to tree and get a bird’s eye view of the lush vegetation down below and appreciate the massive size of the jungle trees and foliage. The friendly staff that work here make this a fun activity for any age.

Learn to Salsa

Take dance lessons and learn popular Latin dances like salsa, still a favorite for all ages at the dance clubs. Move your feet in other ways, hike one of three trails, play a game of mini-golf, soccer, tennis or volleyball with your friends.

But if you’re feeling a little less active maybe visit the butterfly farm and discover the many different species Costa Rica has. Or you can just relax at one of the three pools within the resort.