Description:

This port is a known hurricane hole. Located 330 nm north of the Panama Canal, Golfito Bay is a well-protected harbor inside the Gulfo Dulce. Golfito is a port town built along on a narrow strip of land between the bay and a jungle hill. It consists of two parts; the shopping area to the south, and a residential area near the port. There are ample places to anchor and a marina with helpful staff.

It is one of the wettest places in Costa Rica, with over 300 inches of rain a year. However, because of the rain it has some of the highest jungle canopies in Costa Rica and a wealth of animal life.

This is the most southerly port of entry on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. There are several marinas here with authorities on site, so clearance is straightforward.

Cruiser Highlights:

Port of Entry; domestic airport; hospital; duty-free area; marinas; basic provisioning; fuel; water; banks; restaurants and access to tourism.

Position:

8°36.7'N, 83°11.0'W (Bay entrance)