Explore the Untamed Beauty of Golfito National Wildlife Refuge

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car from Dominical, take the Costanera Sur highway (Route 34) south towards Palmar Norte. Continue on Route 34 until you reach the town of Ciudad Cortes. Here, take a right onto Route 2 towards Golfito. Follow Route 2 until you reach Golfito. Once in Golfito, look for signs directing you to Golfito National Wildlife Refuge, which is located just north of the city center. The refuge entrance can be found at MQ4J+2J6, Puntarenas Province, Golfito. Make sure to check your fuel levels, as gas stations may be sparse in remote areas.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Golfito National Wildlife Refuge using public transportation, start by taking a bus from Dominical to Palmar Norte. From Palmar Norte, you can catch a bus to Golfito. Once you arrive in Golfito, you may need to take a taxi or a local bus to get to the entrance of the Wildlife Refuge. Buses from Dominical to Palmar Norte typically cost around $5, and the bus from Palmar Norte to Golfito costs approximately $4. Be sure to check the bus schedules in advance, as they can vary.

• Taxi/Private Shuttle

  For a more comfortable option, consider hiring a taxi or a private shuttle service from your location in the Southern Zone directly to Golfito National Wildlife Refuge. This option is more expensive, typically ranging from $100 to $150 depending on your starting point. However, it provides the convenience of direct transport without the need to navigate public transportation.