Zona Protectora Las TablasCorcovado National ParkStone Spheres of Costa RicaPlaya El AtrochoAlto MiradorCerro Adams
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Golfito

Golfito is a town in Puntarenas Province district, Costa Rica of about 6,777 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 beaches & coast and 7 waterfalls. The must-see places are Zona Protectora Las Tablas, Corcovado National Park and Stone Spheres of Costa Rica.

8.6033° N, 83.1134° WPop. 6,777

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Within 30 km24 places
Within 50 km47
Must-see12
Notable188
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Zona Protectora Las Tablas

Nature spot · 63 km

Corcovado National Park, national park near Golfito
Must-see

Corcovado National Park

National park · 64 km

Stone Spheres of Costa Rica, heritage site near Golfito
Must-see

Stone Spheres of Costa Rica

Heritage site · 66 km

Places near Golfito by type

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One day from Golfito

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:54 pm

56 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Golfito
  2. Alto Miradorviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Playa Zancudobeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Playa El Atrochobeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Parqueo En Desusoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Cerro Adamsviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Golfito
Today’s loopGolfitoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Golfito?

Playa El Atrocho (beach, about 8 km), Alto Mirador (viewpoint, about 8 km), Cerro Adams (viewpoint, about 8 km), Parqueo En Desuso (heritage site, about 11 km), Refugio de Vida Silvestre Golfito (nature spot, about 12 km), Playa Zancudo (beach, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Golfito?

47 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 beaches & coast, 7 waterfalls, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 fort.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Golfito?

Alto Mirador, about 8 km by road; Cerro Adams (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Golfito?

Playa El Atrocho, about 8 km by road; Playa Zancudo (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Golfito?

Start in Golfito, visit Alto Mirador, then Playa Zancudo, then Playa El Atrocho, then Parqueo En Desuso, then Cerro Adams, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.