Punta Leona said it is working to address the requirements while seeking clarification of the technical criteria behind the measure. The development does not mean Playa Blanca itself has been closed. The closure adds another chapter to a long-running and increasingly complicated debate over public access to Playa Blanca. The latest disagreement highlights a larger challenge surrounding public beach access in Costa Rica. There is currently no announced date for reopening the parking area directly in front of Playa Blanca.