SOUTH PACIFIC
The South Pacific region of Costa Rica is known for its biological diversity, natural beauty and intensely complex ecosystems. National Geographic magazine has called the area "the most biologically intense place on earth". This southern region offers dramatic scenary, unforgettable adventures and a time to remember. Can you afford to pass this up?
The best time to visit the area is during the months of January through April when is little rain. But if you don't mind a downpour, the blooms and the lush green of the forest will more than compensate for any dampness.
An hour's flight from San José will transport you to another world. Top-notch resort operate out of the area and specialize in given personalized adventure tours. Diving, snorkeling, hiking and bird watching are ideal for the true exploration of a country.
Expert guides can take you on single or multi-day treks. You will learn about the different facets of the forest's major players. The guide will enable you to see the more exclusive or unobtrusive sights the forest has offer. Your provisions should include insect repellent, and if you are camping, bring netting. The mosquitoes and flies are abundant.
The traveler will find a variety of lodging in the area offering efficient and friendly service. Boats are the main means of transportation for viviting coastal areas of the peninsula, so throw in the sun gear. The beaches of Pan Dulce, Carate and Carbonara are quite beautiful and great for a day trips.
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.
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