Christopher Columbus called Costa Rica the "Rich Coast" upon his discovery in 1502. Thus, it's only natural Costa Rica would become the site selection for the filming of the movie 1492 THE CONQUEST OF PARADISE. The movie was released in 1992 with Gerard Depardieu, Armand Assante and Sigourney Weaver, produced by Touchstone Pictures. The site location of the movie features sections of the property, which appear in the movie, therefore naming this development Columbus Heights. When you first step onto the property and see this slice of paradise, you quickly realize why Hollywood chose this location.
The surroundings consist of enchanting rain forests, world class fishing, majestic mountains, and countless virgin beaches nestled among rocky bluffs, enclosed by numerous peninsulas and bays of unsurpassed scenic beauty. This natural heritage has formed one of the world's most outstanding biological reserve and national park systems.
