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ABOUT PUNTA LEONA
Located on the gorgeous Central Pacific coast
of Costa Rica lies the important nature reserve
of Punta Leona in Puntarenas province. This
reserve is one of the most vital in Costa Rica’s
Pacific sector both from a geographical and
conservation point of view. Punta Leona is
actually home to one of the last remaining
forests that are found in the transitional life
zone between the rainforests of the Southwest
and the dry forests The Punta Leona Refuge.
Created over 25 years ago to protect the region’s
varied flora and fauna, the Punta Leona Refuge is a
300-hectare (750 acres) private nature reserve
mainly consisting of lush primary and secondary
forests. Also functioning as a center for bird and
mammal research, this reserve is the habitat of
over 330 migratory and native bird species. Exotic,
tropical and beautiful, the Punta Leona Refuge was
also the set for a Hollywood movie starring the
famous French actor Gerard Depardieu.
Rarely frequented by tourists, who barely even
know of its existence because of its unique location,
Punta Leona is a fascinating place to visit for nature
lovers, bird watchers and families alike, who are
given a rare insight into the rich biological diversity
of Costa Rica. Home to the rare and
endangered Scarlet Macaw, the reserve is also the
dwelling place of a number of indigenous birds and
animals like the Marbled Wood Quail, the Threewattled
Bellbird, Hummingbirds, Toucans, Spider
Monkeys, White-faced Monkeys, White-nosed
Coatimundis, iguanas and a variety of beautiful
butterflies from the Northwest.
Located near a pristine white sand beach, Punta
Leona has three varied walking and hiking trails, all
of which are easily accessible and perfect for bird
watching. Though a hotel/beach resort actually
operates on this reserve, Punta Leona still manages
to provide tourists with an environment that is both
distinctive and enigmatic. Even if you do not stay at
the hotel, visitors can access this park by paying a
small fee.
Jumpjet will begin service to Costa Rica in the fall of
2015. Until then, we can recommend several
charter companies for you in addition to your
favorite air provider.
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