{"id":419,"date":"2012-08-02T06:30:46","date_gmt":"2012-08-02T06:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scuba.cr\/?p=419"},"modified":"2012-11-15T04:50:26","modified_gmt":"2012-11-15T04:50:26","slug":"punta-leona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scuba.cr\/?p=419","title":{"rendered":"Punta Leona \u2013 Discover the Magic of Costa\u2019s Untamed Jungles and Idyllic Diving Spots"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_421\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scuba.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/puntaleona_view1.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-421\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-421\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scuba.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/puntaleona_view1-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scuba.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/puntaleona_view1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scuba.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/puntaleona_view1.jpg 497w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-421\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Punta Leona<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The resort -an hour away from San Jose cuddles up within the forests and is bordered with the Pacific Ocean. Punta Leona offers the ultimate relaxation with nature and insane activities in the untamed Oceans and the dense jungles.<\/p>\n<p>Every breath in Costa Rica is virtuous and light with gentle fragrances of the Ocean and forests. The resort has secluded property of the forests and the beaches where the guests can have the most privacy. A walk on the white sand beach with deep blue waves roaring to and fro, will surely take your breath away. Sheer amazement! The natural lush beauty of the forests are mesmerizing with ample of rare mammals residing and peeking out to the guests. The rainforests are massively rich in its biodiversity; one can say this with just a glance at the forest.<\/p>\n<p>To get to the resort, the guests have to take an hour\u2019s adventure of sweeping through the forests, waterfalls and streams, travelling by unleveled roads and boating through the canals a streams passing through. Throughout the journey the guests can cherish the sounds of exotic birds and mammals. When the waves get more audible, the resort is closer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facilities <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Canopy Adventure<br \/>\nCable cars carry guests to great heights of the tropical forests and pass through platforms to let the guests exhilarate the adventure of forest life and species.<\/p>\n<p>Golf:<br \/>\nThe resort offers a Mini golf court that spins around the resort offering extraordinary experience of playing golf. The 18 hole golf court is of 6707 yards! The gold court follows strict discipline even in the form of attire wear. Experience the best of Golf culture!<\/p>\n<p>The resort offers various other entertainments within its premises, including a butterfly garden, Early bird walk, night walk tennis court, swimming pool, spa, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scuba Diving<br \/>\nScuba diving is the most popular activity here. Diving in the Oceanic beauty, swimming with its abundant species, feeding schools of fish, touching corals and various kinds of harmless fish, living and breathing within the Ocean is an absolutely mesmerizing experience. Scuba diving is a sport that needs ample of training, but here one can wear spectacular equipments and go down along with PADI certified trainers so that even the beginners can take back home the thrilling experience. For the ones trained in Scuba Diving, there are levels of Oceanic thrillers- Open water, Advanced, Rescue, and Dive Master. Open water being the easiest.<br \/>\nThrow yourself into the untamed under water species for the most thrilling Scuba Diving experience!<br \/>\nThere are photographers who click images of you under the water surrounded by the rich aquatic biodiversity; so you can take home a beautiful remembrance.<\/p>\n<p>Various other water sports are also available.<\/p>\n<p>Sport Fishing:<br \/>\nThe sport fishing tournaments are quite famous in Costa Rica. The boats of Punta Leona are well equipped for all the functioning and luxuries of Sport fishing. The captain takes the guests to famous spots of the Central Pacific serving excellent attention and knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>Horseback Riding:<br \/>\nFrom the backs of horses grab spectacular views of the mountains and forests.<\/p>\n<p>Jungle River Cruise<br \/>\nGuests can float through the river and experience its habitats from closer than ever before. Enormous crocodiles are usually speculating the ride along with exotic birds and a few migrating species.<\/p>\n<p>Arenal Volcano and Hot springs<br \/>\nExperience the rarest moments see the active volcano erupt from the earth\u2019s surface in form of red smoky lava that sets smoke free into the skies. Witness the illumination of fireworks and feel the heat crawling out from within the Earth. One can also relax in the nearby thermal hot springs and naturally heated Jacuzzis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Food\/ Restaurants <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Punta Leona offers 3 restaurants and 2 appetizer bars, each one retaining their own special atmosphere. The restaurants are built to compliment various moods of the guests \u2013 Close to nature, romantically lit, and even casual.<br \/>\nThe Leon Marino Restaurant resides besides the pool and serves snacks and light food.<br \/>\nCarabelas Restaurant is made between the forests and serves international cuisines in a buffet style.<br \/>\nPlaya Blanca is at the beach serving snack and international menu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accommodation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The accommodations have several options depending on the group size and level of luxury needed. Each apartment and room offers maximum privacy and maximum exposure to the natural forests retaining the Closest-To-Nature concept. The beach, dense jungle and the Chapel are on walking distances from each apartment.<\/p>\n<p>The ambience is perfect for a wedding either on the white sand beaches or in the lush forests. Punta Leona is a flawless wedding planner who shall make the dream of an ultimate celebration come true!<br \/>\n<strong>Rates<br \/>\n<\/strong>The rates are subjective according to the seasons and the type of apartment. Roughly a night\u2019s stay ranges from $117 to $328 excluding tax. This is extremely affordable for all the luxuries extended. <strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In the U.S. or Canada, call \u00a0<strong>Toll-Free at: (888) 301-9473<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hotelpuntaleona.com\/\">http:\/\/hotelpuntaleona.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=50rcFJ2eoMI\">http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=50rcFJ2eoMI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Location The resort -an hour away from San Jose cuddles up within the forests and is bordered with the Pacific Ocean. 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