The port town of Golfito (literally meaning 'little bay') is located in Puntarenas Province on the southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, near the border of Panama. The town lies on a narrow strip of land between the eponymous bay and a hill and consist of two parts, the town proper and shopping area to the south, and a residential areas near the port. Still further north are the duty free zone and an airstrip. From the northern section, trails go up to the Refugio Nacional de Fauna Silvestre Golfito (Golfito Wildlife Refuge) on the hill, which extends across to the other side of the bay and is part of the National Parks of Costa Rica.

Getting there
There are flights from San José five times a day.
You can get boat taxis from Puerto Jiménez and Zancudo.
There are daily buses from Pavones, Neily, San José and Zancudo.

Getting around
There are city buses that leave from the Hotel El Gran Ceibo and do a round trip along the main road.