Because the gulf is so deep and protected, it creates a unique habitat. The water is warm, still, and full of life. On the eastern shore, you’ll find the small town of and Pavones , home to one of the longest left-breaking waves in the world. Surfers travel from across the globe to ride Pavones’ endless walls of water.
Rent a 4x4. Days 1-3: Dominical (Nauyaca waterfalls and surf). Days 4-6: Uvita (Whale’s Tail). Days 7-10: Drive to Sierpe, take boat to Drake Bay for Corcovado. Costa Southern Charms
Visit the farmers’ market (Feria Verde) in Puerto Jiménez or Uvita to taste organic cacao, fresh mangoes, and locally harvested sea salt. The region is also a hub for permaculture and sustainable living. Many lodges run entirely on solar power, collect rainwater, and participate in sea turtle conservation programs (especially in and Playa Hermosa ). Because the gulf is so deep and protected,
Combine the previous itinerary with a 4-day stay in Pavones (world-class surfing) and a kayak expedition in the Golfo Dulce. Conservation and Responsible Travel The southern charms are fragile. This region contains the last large tracts of lowland tropical rainforest in Central America. Irresponsible tourism—such as touching wildlife, feeding monkeys, or using non-biodegradable sunscreen—can destroy what makes it special. Surfers travel from across the globe to ride
Here, you can walk through a primary forest where the trees are hundreds of years old, swim in a bay where dolphins immediately greet your boat, and fall asleep to the sound of howler monkeys echoing through the valley. It is a place that demands effort to reach, but the reward is an authentic connection to nature that few places on Earth can still offer.