Golfo Dulce
The Golfo Dulce, or Sweet Gulf, is bordered by the Osa Peninsula to the west and the towns of Golfito, Zancudo and Pavones to the east. Intense natural beauty, seclusion and an abundance of wildlife epitomize the area. Verdant rainforest, mangrove estuaries and golden beaches blanket the shores of the large bay, which is home to dolphins and humpback whales.
Snapshot
Summary
The Sweet Gulf is home to Golfito, Zancudo and Pavones; known for excellent wildlife watching, sport fishing and beautiful beaches.
Landscape
Beaches, Ocean, Rainforest, River
Attractions
Golfito Wildlife Refuge, Osa Wildlife Sanctuary, Piedras Blancas National Park, Wildlife
Activities
Bird & Wildlife Watching, Sport Fishing, Surfing
Caters to
Luxury Travelers, Nature Lovers, Surfers
Facts
- Location : Adjacent to the Osa Peninsula
- Altitude : Sea level
- Average Yearly Temperature : 78-92°F
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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.
ContinueCorcovado National Park tour
You will feel anxious. Those butterflies in your gut? They’re not butterflies. They’re birds. Big birds. And they’ll wallop their wings feverishly as your driver pushes deeper into the jungle’s lungs.
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Casa Orquideas
Located a short 25 minute boat ride from Puerto Jimenez, Casa Orquideas' bright, maze-like geography is strangely reminiscent of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. The garden hosts some 100 species of orchids along ...
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 ...
ContinueLast updated: Nov 3, 2023
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81°F Golfo Dulce 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 |
Golfo Dulce 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 |