Golfito Travel Guide
Costa Rica
Golfito is a small city on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast, with a population of 6,777. It is a useful base for exploring the surrounding coastal area and rainforest-covered landscapes of southern Costa Rica.
Travellers arriving by air use Golfito Airport, which serves the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach plans may require looking beyond the immediate area.
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Pays in CRC
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +506
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Costa Rica for good service. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation in the service industry.
Best time to visit Golfito
Jan
29°20Feb
30°20Mar
30°20Apr
30°22May
29°29Jun
29°28Jul
28°30Aug
28°29Sep
28°29Oct
28°30Nov
27°29Dec
28°27Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Golfito
Playa Tigre
18.4 km away
Playa Platanares
18.8 km away
Playa Tamales
24.7 km away
Playa Sombrero
28.2 km away
Playa Piro
33.3 km away
Playa Carate
37.4 km away
Things to do in Golfito
Cerro Adams
historic site
3.2 km
Iglesia Parroquial De San Jose
roman catholic place of worship
1.6 km
Iglesia Betel
christian place of worship
4.1 km
Mirador la Torre
historic site
4.6 km
Estadio Fortunato Atencio
stadium arena
2.2 km
Villas Los 3 chepes cerca del deposito de Golfito
historic site
0.2 km
La Gamba De Golfito.
arts and entertainment
0.3 km
Iglesia Metodista Golfito
christian place of worship
0.4 km
Getting there
Golfito Airport · 0 km
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