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Southern Costa Rica is the last frontier of
Costa Rica. It has sustained from the major
tourism growth due to it proximity from San
Jose. A typical bus ride from San Jose to
Golfito, the major town in Southern Costa Rica
could take up to 8 or more hours. Golfito is
Costa Ricas major southern port until the mid
1980’s it was the center for the banana-growing
region. The United Fruit Company used to have
its headquarter in this area and since its close
this town suffered from economic loss and
unemployment. However in the recent years
tourism has slowly come to this rustic tranquil
city and many use this city as a stop over for a
day or two.
Sportfishing and surfing are the major
highlights of Southern Costa Rica and many sport
fisherman use Golfito as home base while they
are out catching Pacific sailfish. The best
season for this is November to May. Surfing is
also world renowned here in Pavones just 2 hours
south of Golfito and it is said to be the
longest left point break in the world. On a good
south swell you can ride the wave for over 3
minutes. At the end of the ride you have to get
out of the water and walk back, it is that long.
How to Arrive & Leave
In
San José you can by a ticket for the bus at the
Terminal de Tracopa. The best idea is to buy the
ticket a day before you leave, especially during
weekends. Located in old bus station of Cartago.
AIRPLANE
SANSA
Phone (506) 221-9414, fax (506) 255-2176.
Administration Phone (506) 248-1124, Golfito
Phone (506) 775-0303. Airport Phone (506)
442-7472.
www.flysansa.com E-mail:reservations@flysansa.com.
NATUREAIR
Phone (506) 299-6000. E-mail:
info@natureair.com
E-mail:reservations@natureair.com.
Free Calls (USA/Canada):800 235 9272 - Airport
Tobias Bolaños, San José Costa Rica.
CAR
Pavones is 410 km from San José.
If you drive, it will take from seven to ten
hours to arrive. Go down Avenue Central in San
José in the direction of the Barrio de San Pedro
and then continue on towards Cartago. Before
arriving at Cartago there is an intersection
that goes off to the right, take it and continue
towards San Isidro del General (Pérez Zeledón).
You will begin take an ascending drive through
the mountains. This road is called
Interamericana Sur. Going through the "cerro de
la muerte" after driving at an altitude of
3.400, where it is cold and frequently rains you
will begin your descent. But not too quickly, be
careful with the stones on the road. Once in San
Isidro, follow the signs to Palmar Norte. After
Palmar Norte you will arrive at Rio Claro, here
there is a gas station, then follow the signs to
Golfito. After 14 kilometers on the left hand
side there is a turn off to Pavones, at the
ferry entrance, signposted next to the Bar El
Rodeo. In some 15 minutes you will arrive at the
river, there are crocodiles. Another 15 minutes
and you will arrive at the Conte on a gravelled
road. After Conte continue the signs to Pavones,
the view of the mountains and the ocean are
fantastic. The road begins with gravel. Be very
careful as there are a lot of small bridges that
you have to cross. There, waiting for you is a
small paradise. It is advisable to leave San
José as early as possible.
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Services
in Pavones:
- Click on image for Located
- Pavones Beach
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