Punta Leona Costa Rica is located just south of Tarcoles on the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Punta Leona is a nature reserve and is important to Costa Rica because it's the transition where the dry forests of the northwest and the southwest rainforests meet.

Punta Leona is a quiet travel destination where few tourists visit. It was created about 25 years ago to preserve the flora and fauna unique to this transition zone. It's a private reserve of 300-hectares (750 acres) and is a birding watching paradise.

Punta Leona offers hiking and birding. There's a resort reside on the reserve. Travelers can look forward to viewing birds, monkey , coatis, butterflies and iguanas. The reserve is open to visitors for a small fee, if you aren't staying at the resort.

Punta Leona Costa Rica hotels as follows:

• Punta Leona Hotel is an upscale resort located on a white-sand beach on the reserve of the same name. It is surrounded by tropical forest and has beautiful clear blue ocean waters.

The Central Pacific Coast is Costa Rica's most popular beach destination. The locals, as well as, international travelers choose this destination. There are several reasons. It's easy to access as the highways are in good condition. There are terrific services and amenities. And, there are some wonderful sights to see, such as Manuel Antonio National Park.