Costa Rica court suspends Playa Blanca access over missing management plan

A Costa Rican administrative court ordered the temporary suspension of vehicle and visitor entry to Playa Blanca wetland, citing the lack of a management plan after 32 years of protected status. The ruling halts tourism access to the Punta Leona area, potentially affecting local tourism and enforcement of environmental law. The suspension is temporary pending a final decision, and the economic impact on local operators is uncertain.