Zancudo
Playa Zancudo is a grey sand beach located on the Golfo Dulce just eight miles south of Golfito. From an aerial perspective, the winding sliver of land jutting out into the Pacific Ocean looks a bit like a zancudo, or mosquito. The northern section of coastline is characterized by gentle surf and bright blue waters. Waves grow larger and stronger as they move south along the shore, which is backed by jungle and mangrove forests lining the Coto Colorado River.
Snapshot
Summary
A relatively undeveloped beach town on the Golfo Dulce; known for sport fishing, good surf and mangrove tours.
Landscape
Beaches, Lowland Rainforest, Rainforest, River
Attractions
Secluded Beaches
Activities
Mangrove Tours, Sport Fishing, Surfing
Caters to
Families, Independent Travelers, Wildlife Enthusiasts
Facts
- Location : 218 miles from San Jose; 8 miles south of Golfito
- Altitude : Sea level
- Weather : Warm and humid
- Average Yearly Temperature : 70-95 F
Last updated: Nov 3, 2023
Zancudo 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 |
Zancudo 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 |