How deep is the Golfo Dulce?
GOLFO DULCE – OSA PENINSULA – COSTA RICA depth of 215 m (705 ft.), plus a shallow outer basin with a depth of less than 70 m (230 ft.). A third sub-habitat would be represented by the Transitional-Oceanic Area just outside Golfo Dulce.
What is special about the water in Golfo Dulce?
One of the deepest gulfs in the world, Golfo Dulce is also one of only four tropical fjords on the planet. The calm, protected water and rich nutrient base attract all manner of ocean life, including whales, dolphins, and whale sharks.
Where is Golfo Dulce?
Costa Rica
Golfo Dulce (English: Sweet Gulf) is a gulf in Costa Rica, located at the south of the Province of Puntarenas. The inlet starts on the Pacific Ocean side of Costa Rica and extends slightly northward before turning west. The most westward part is at the city of Rincon.
How to get to Golfo Dulce Costa Rica?
The easiest way to get to Golfo Dulce Retreat is by taking a scenic 45-minute flight from San Jose to either Golfito or Puerto Jimenez. Sansa Airlines, Aerobell Airlines as well as various other private charters such as Aero Caribe CR have several flights a day departing from San Jose.
How big is the Golfo Dulce?
The Golfo Dulce, in the southern zone of Costa Rica, is one of a handful of tropical fjords in the world and by many aspects a magical place. There is so much happening in the relatively small area — around 750 square kilometers — that is impossible to experience it all in a short time.
How do you get to Piedras Blancas National Park?
To reach the Piedras Blancas National Park, take the Pan-American Highway to Palmar Sur and go some 20 miles further south to La Gamba village. From here you can easily access the entrance to this park. What is this? You can also fly or drive to either Golfito or Puerto Jimenez and then take a boat to the Park.
How many rooms does Iguana Lodge have?
42 rooms
We have 42 rooms, each of them has a breathtaking view to the Arenal Volcano and within a few steps from the forest.