Golfo Dulce
One of the world's few tropical fjords, with calm waters often visited by dolphins and humpback whales, and night kayak tours to see bioluminescence.
Golfo Dulce ('sweet gulf') is a deep-water bay wedged between the Osa Peninsula and the mainland. Its deepest point exceeds 200 meters, making it one of the world's few tropical fjords. The water stays calm year-round, and bottlenose dolphins and pantropical spotted dolphins are commonly seen. Humpback whales from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres visit at different times of year to breed. Most of the shoreline is covered in rainforest, dotted with eco-lodges reachable only by boat. Puerto Jiménez and Golfito both offer dolphin and whale-watching boat tours, sea kayaking, and night bioluminescence kayak tours. When watching whales, keep to the required distance and choose a licensed operator.
Opening hours
Boat trips mostly in the morning
Nearby sights
- Playa Platanares
- Dos Brazos del Río Tigre
- Piedras Blancas National Park
- Puerto Jiménez
- Golfito
- Playa Zancudo
- Cabo Matapalo
- Playa Carate