Golfito, Economy change from Bananas to Tourism.
The history of Golfito is interesting, the city is now on the rise again due to tourism and not bananas. Golfito used to be thriving banana port for many years about 1930-1990.
Golfito is Costa Rica’s most southern port town; it located across from the Osa Peninsula on the Golfo Dulce. Golfito has long been known to surfers as the gateway to Pavones, just to the south, and to sport fishermen as the year-round sport fishing meca.
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This Town has become the gateway to Costa Rica’s newest attraction Eco-Lodges, these places are all about being a small hotel or lodge that blends into its environment while offering its visitors an opportunity to view its natural surroundings with the least amount of impact to the environment.
Most common activities
Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, such as:
- Fishing
- Fishing season is year round the best months to sport fish is from November to May during the dry season of Costa Rica.
- Dolphin Tour
- Whale Watching Tour
- Mangrove Boat Tour in Golfito
- Guided Tours
- Visit the Golfito Wildlife Refuge.
- Piedras Blancas National Park
- Birdwatching in Piedras Blancas National Park.
- Horseback Riding
- You can enjoy horseback riding at el Chorro Waterfall in La Gamba.
Flight Duration from Main Airports
- From SJO to Golfito flight takes about 45-55 Minutes
- From Liberia to Golfito flight takes about 01 Hour and 45 Minutes
