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District in Golfito canton, Puntarenas province, Costa Rica
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Golfito is a port town in South Pacific Costa Rica. It's across from the Osa Peninsula on the Golfo Dulce.
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Old steam engine remaining from the railway built by the United Fruit Company to carry bananas and pineapples down from the central valley. The large commercial pier here was built for the banana boat steamers who arrived to export fruit to the United States.
Golfito’s local beach. Reachable from the municipal pier in Golfito town on the weekends by regular boats that run over. Playa Cacao has a few small restaurants and bars.
The main restaurant inside the Marina Bahia Golfito. Serves a variety of dishes, both local (chifrijo, carne mechada) and international (hamburgers, pizza, etc.) A little more expensive than some of the restaurants in town but probably the nicest in Golfito, in terms of food, service and decor. Wonderful view of the bay, especially at sunset. Can usually accommodate larger groups.
Serves a wonderful variety of tacos (al pastor, birria, pescado, chicharron, cerdo ahumado, camaron) with fresh onions, cilantro, salsas. Also has quesadillas, nachos, aguachiles and nachos. Ice cold corona beers too. Has bar seating.
An environmentally sensitive 200-ha (480-acre) private preserve set in the undeveloped Golfo Dulce and Piedras Blancas National Park. It includes 800 m (½ mile) of coastline on the Golfo Dulce and 190 ha (465 acres) of primary rain forest. Established in harmony with the natural environment, the goal is to provide to travelers seeking a unique location and experience, the opportunity to observe wildlife and natural wonders in a pristine and sustainable fashion while enjoying the comfortable and spacious accommodations. 3-day minimum cabin rental includes boat transportation from Golfito or Puerto Jimenez, kayaks, snorkeling and fishing equipment.
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Taxi Golfito 4X4 provides comfortable and reliable 4x4 taxis with A/C. The posted phone number is +506 8874-9325 English and Spanish.
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