Golfito
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Golfito is Costa Rica’s most southern port town. It is near the border of Panama. The town lies on a narrow strip of land between the eponymous bay and a hill and consists of two parts, the town proper and shopping area to the south, and a residential area near the port. Still further north are the duty-free zone and an airstrip.
Charts
See Costa Rica.
Weather
See Costa Rica.
Passages
See Costa Rica.
Islands
El Altrocho
Communication
On arrival contact the Base Naval (Naval Base) on Channel 16.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Follow the marked channel 
green marker [[Golfito#green marker|green marker]] 08°37.705'N, 083°10.406'W .
Entrance
Golfito is a port of entry/exit for Costa Rica. For details see Entrance: Costa Rica.
Berthing
Yachts are discouraged from using the commercial port and are directed to the marinas.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Banana Bay Marina
Full service for yachts up to 36 m and draft up to 6 m (low tide). Water, electricity, customs, toilets, showers, laundry, WiFi, fuel, trash collection, cable TV. 24 hour security. Minor repairs, outboard service, electronic repairs. Restaurant, grocery store.
- [email protected]; Tel: +506 (27) 750 255 ; Fax: +506 (27) 750 735; VHF channels 12 & 16
- Address: Km. 2, Casa Amarilla, Golfito, Costa Rica
Fish Hook marina
22 slips for up to 54 m. The bay is well protected year round. Water, electricity, laundry, WiFi, cable TV. 24 hour security. Some maintenance, storage. Restaurant.
- XX@XXX; Tel: +506 (27) 751 624; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel XX
- Address: Km 2, Frente Al Cementerio Municipal, Edificio Azu, Golfito, Costa Rica
Golfito Marina Village
Golfito Marina Village [[Golfito#Golfito Marina Village|Golfito Marina Village]] (An IGY Destination) 08°36.247'N, 083°06.803'W The marina has 50 berths and caters to mega yachts up to 105 m. Restaurants and shops.
- [email protected]; Tel: +506 (27) 753 000 ; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 17
- Address: Golfito Marina Village, Golfito, Costa Rica
Anchorages
Near the commercial port
Near the commercial port [[Golfito#Near the commercial port|Near the commercial port]] 08°37.517'N, 083°10.144'W West of El Altrocho Island
West of El Altrocho Island [[Golfito#West of El Altrocho Island|West of El Altrocho Island]] 08°37.459'N, 083°10.422'W Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | In Banana Bay Marina and Fish Hook marina |
| Electricity | In Banana Bay Marina and Fish Hook marina |
| Toilets | In Banana Bay Marina |
| Showers | In Banana Bay Marina |
| Laundry | In Banana Bay Marina and Fish Hook marina |
| Garbage | Bins in the marinas |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | In Banana Bay Marina |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | ? |
| Services | |
| Repairs | In Banana Bay Marina and Fish Hook marina |
| Internet | WiFi in Banana Bay Marina and Fish Hook marina |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
- Store in Banana Bay Marina
Eating out
- Restaurants in Banana Bay Marina and Fish Hook marina
Transportation
See Costa Rica.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References
See Caribbean.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Golfito and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) January, 2019 --Istioploos
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