Only a 90 minute drive from San Jose, this is a very nice area. The Carrera Biological Reserve is only a few minutes away. Punta Leona Beach Hotel - Surrounded by 750 acres of exuberant tropical forest, pristine white sand and gold sand beaches and the emerald green waters of the Pacific, you will be swept away by the natural beauty experienced at our small private beach resort. A jewel above the crashing sea. It has a lot of hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops.
Swimming is possible on the long, pretty beach, but be careful of rip tides.
The beach has a couple of life guard stations, a first in Costa Rica. It's about a ten minute walk down the beautiful beach to the center of Jac . Nearest airport Quepos Driving time from San Jose 3 hours Please see TravelNet's Special Section on Quepos complete with activity and hotel guide. Nearest airport Quepos Driving time from San Jose 4 hours by coast - 3 hrs.