Golfito
in Golfito of Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
8.603 and -83.113 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 8° 36' 11" and W -83° 6' 48"
Currency and Currency Code:
Colon - CRC
Spoken languages:
Spanish, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:58 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
UTC/GMT offset: -6 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:18 am and 5:42 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-12.116 and 96.895 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Bantam Village
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Costa Rica in Central America

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Costa Rica.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Costa Rica. Last Update: 2024-04-23 08:18:23

Delve into Golfito

Golfito in Golfito (Provincia de Puntarenas) with it's 6,777 habitants is located in Costa Rica about 113 mi (or 182 km) south-east of San Jose, the country's capital town.

Current time in Golfito is now 09:58 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / Costa Rica with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 6 airports close to Golfito. The closest airport in Costa Rica is Golfito Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 9 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquís in a distance of 46 mi (or 73 km), North-East. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Canas Gordas, Sabalito, Brenon, Plaza de Caisan and Finca Blanco. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 86 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 76 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Chance of rainfall 16%
Air Humidity 69%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 94% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

29°C (85 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

29°C (85 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

29°C (84 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Zancudo Lodge

Address
4,9 mi
Golfito,P.O. Box 41
60101 Puntarenas
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 21:00


Banana Bay Marina

Address
3,0 mi
Km 2, Casa Amarilla
192-6070 Golfito
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 02:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fish Hook Marina & Lodge

Address
2,9 mi
km 2, Main Street
60701 Golfito
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Golfito Waterfront Luxury Fishing Retreat

Published: July 07, 2014
Length: 03:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Katie Duncan

New on the market 2014!! A Gracious New Home designed for commercial or private use with thoughtful amenities to accommodate your guests in style! The main residence is approximately 750 sq....


Landing Small plane in Golfito Costa Rica

Published: November 02, 2008
Length: 27:28 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: mochanardy

Nice smooth landing into tiny airport with small plane into Golfito Costa Rica.


Commander 114 landing in Golfito, Costa Rica

Published: August 05, 2009
Length: 53:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Roberto Castillo

This is a Commander 114 landing in Golfito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. MRGF.


The Casita Waterfront Vacation Rental.wmv

Published: April 03, 2011
Length: 13:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: golfitocostarica

A Cottage Style Home at the foot of the Golfito Rainforest Reserve, on the waterfront across from the marinas and nearby to the central district, restaurant, bars and shopping. This location...


Ballenas en Golfito. Humpback whale watching

Published: September 11, 2008
Length: 12:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SinEscalasTV

Nuestro equipo se encontró con unas hermosas ballenas jorobabas en Golfito en el Pacífico Sur de nuestro país. Realmente hermosas.


Villa Gardens and Patios Waterfront Vacation Rentals.wmv

Published: April 03, 2011
Length: 13:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: golfitocostarica

Views of Golfito Costa Rica Waterfront Vacation Rentals. http://www.golfitocostarica.com.


Bahia Vista Waterfront Rainforest Vacation Rental Apartment.wmv

Published: April 03, 2011
Length: 14:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: golfitocostarica

The Bahia Vista Villa is a spacious unit for a single or couple. It has an air conditioned master bedroom with wardrobe closet and an additional single guest bunk made up and tucked in a nook....


Crews Quarters Waterfront Vacation Rental.wmv

Published: April 03, 2011
Length: 14:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: golfitocostarica

"The Crew's Quarters" at Land Sea Cruiser Club are a nicely furnished large private bedroom with queen size bed and half bath plus 3 additional crew bunks - and of course, ceiling fans and...


Golfito Costa Rica Fishing | Costaricatrip.org

Published: October 31, 2013
Length: 54:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tamarindocostaricas

More info: http://costaricatrip.org/fishing-tours/golfito-costa-rica-fishing/ Golfito Costa Rica Fishing Tours The community provides little ports, yacht and...


la cuadra golfito

Published: April 05, 2010
Length: 58:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ALONSO091000

un dia de baile.


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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Puerto Golfito, Golfita, Golfito, GLF