Playa Blanca (Punta Leona)
Playa Blanca
A small white-sand bay within the Punta Leona resort, with calm, clear water ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Scarlet macaws and monkeys can be spotted in the surrounding forest.
Playa Blanca lies about 12 km north of Jacó, within the private Punta Leona reserve. It is one of the few white-sand beaches in the area, with a calm bay and turquoise water. You can swim and snorkel here, and scarlet macaws and monkeys often appear in the forest nearby. The beach is open to the public under Costa Rican law, but non-guests must register at the entrance. Visitor numbers are limited during peak season, so arrive early. There is a parking fee. Nearby Manta Beach is also calm and suitable for families.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–16:00 (entry registration)
Nearby sights
- Vista Los Sueños Canopy
- Los Sueños Marina
- Playa Herradura
- Carara National Park
- Bijagual Waterfall
- Avenida Pastor Díaz
- Playa Jacó
- Tárcoles Crocodile Bridge