Golfito 8°38'N 83°11'W

Starting November 2003 Dockwise Yacht Transport operated a new route to and from Golfito, Pacific Costa Rica as part of our West Coast North America boat delivery service.
Costa Rica, situated in Central America, is bordered to the north by Nicaragua and to the east by Panama. It has coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, the latter being the most attractive for cruising.
The most popular and one of the most pleasant little ports to visit in all of Costa Rica is Golfito, situated along the southern portion of the Pacific Coast where you will find several fishing villages and a lot of natural attractions to experience the tropics with minimal impact.
Costa Rica has become synonymous with ecotourism. More than 25% of Costa Rica's land is now preserved in national parks, wildlife refuges, forest reserves, wetlands and biosphere reserves. This large number of national parks and nature reserves boast a rich array of birds, mammals, reptiles and rain-forest plants.
The variety of birds, in particular, is astounding: Some 850 species -- more than in the U.S. and Canada combined -- are packed into a relatively small area.
The country also has good conditions for a number of adventure sports, among them surfing, river rafting, hiking and scuba diving. And those who prefer a less strenuous vacation can view volcanoes, take boat trips down jungle rivers, and float through the treetops in the world's first Rain Forest Aerial Tram. Imagine cruising these sub-tropical waters thanks to boat delivery service as provided by Dockwise!

Internet: www.tourism-costarica.com

GENERAL INFORMATION COSTA RICA

Area: 51,100 sq km (19,730 sq miles).
Population: 3,810,179 (2000).
Population density: 75 per sq km.
Capital: San José.
Population capital: 309,672 (2000).
Language: Spanish is the official language.
English is widely spoken. Some French, German and Italian are also spoken.
Religion: Almost entirely Christian, with Roman Catholic majority.
Time: GMT - 6.
Electricity: 110/220 volts AC, 60Hz. Two-pin plugs are standard.
Currency: Costa Rican Colón (c) = 100 céntimos.
Country Code: + 506 ~
IDD Access Code: 00 ~