Golfito
The southern port town of Golfito is often considered a gateway to other attractions, namely the big waves of Pavones to the south, and Piedras Blancas National Park to the north. Located across from the Osa Peninsula on the Sweet Gulf, the city receives an enormous amount of rain, and is backed by thick, beautiful forests. While the water here is a bit murky for swimming, sport fishing conditions could not be better – and many tour operators use the town as a base for excursions.
Snapshot
Summary
Southern port town and Duty Free Zone; also known for world-class sport fishing.
Landscape
Ocean, Rainforest
Attractions
Golfito Wildlife Refuge, Osa Wildlife Sanctuary, Piedras Blancas National Park, Wildlife
Activities
Shopping, Sport Fishing
Caters to
Independent Travelers, Luxury Travelers, Nature Lovers
Facts
- Location : Golfo Dulce;193 miles southwest of San Jose
- Altitude : Sea level
- Weather : Hot and humid most days
- Average Yearly Temperature : 82 to 95°F
Tours
Dolphin Tour through the Golfo Dulce
The Golfo Dulce is where the sky comes to recline, where it presses its wispy image against the impossibly elastic glass sheen of the water.
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Osa Wildlife Sanctuary
Neighboring Piedras Blancas National Park, the Osa Wildlife Sanctuary is located on a remote beach off the Golfo Dulce -- just 25 minutes from Puerto Jimenez. One of the most unique attractions in the country, its ...
ContinueGolfito National Wildlife Refuge
The Golfito Wildlife Refuge is located on the Pacific coast's Golfo Dulce, or Sweet Gulf. Nearly surrounding the town of Golfito, it was created largely as a method of protecting the municipality's water supply. The ...
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Experiences in Golfito
81°F 
82°F Golfito Yearly Temperatures
| Month | Highs | Lows | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91.22 | 70.34 | 80.78 |
| Feb | 92.84 | 70.7 | 81.68 |
| Mar | 93.38 | 71.6 | 82.58 |
| Apr | 92.12 | 72.86 | 82.58 |
| May | 91.04 | 72.86 | 81.86 |
| Jun | 90.32 | 72.86 | 81.5 |
| Jul | 89.78 | 72.5 | 81.14 |
| Aug | 89.96 | 72.32 | 81.14 |
| Sep | 89.6 | 71.96 | 80.78 |
| Oct | 87.98 | 71.96 | 80.06 |
| Nov | 88.16 | 72.14 | 80.06 |
| Dec | 89.42 | 71.24 | 80.42 |
Golfito Rainfall
| Month | Rainfall | Humidity | Rainy |
|---|---|---|---|
| % | Days | ||
| Jan | 3.78 | 83 | 14 |
| Feb | 3.1 | 80 | 12 |
| Mar | 5.41 | 80 | 15 |
| Apr | 10.65 | 84 | 21 |
| May | 20.34 | 88 | 28 |
| Jun | 21.3 | 88 | 26 |
| Jul | 20.2 | 88 | 26 |
| Aug | 19.9 | 88 | 28 |
| Sep | 22.12 | 89 | 27 |
| Oct | 27.45 | 90 | 30 |
| Nov | 21.78 | 90 | 28 |
| Dec | 8.5 | 87 | 21 |