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A Tour of the City of Golfito by Dave Corella © 2004, all rights reserved
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Some of the local neighborhoods of Golfito have names like Barrio Ureña, Barrio San Juan and
Barrio Llano Bonito. These three surround the area of the Deposito Libre
(free port) and are your basic tico neighborhoods. The houses are typical
tico style 2-3 bedrooms. They are usually one story, built of concrete with a zinc roof. Yards
are small and houses are fairly close together, everywhere pulperias (corner
stores) can be found, the Golfito Costa Rica local high school and police station are located
behind the free port as well.
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Barrio Alamedas (Zona Americana) was home for the white-collar workers dating
back to the banana company days. This is the preferred Golfito real estate neighborhood, with houses
built to American standards; the houses are two story wooden, typical of the
Banana Company and they are built with the tropics in mind.
The lumber that was used was treated
for termites (and it really works), all ceilings are 10’ and most living areas
were situated on the second floor. They are quite classic in design, with
large yards graced with tropical plants of every kind.
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At the height of the
Banana Company’s Era, the pool in the center of the neighborhood, and tennis
courts were a popular attraction, as well as the 18 hole par 3 golf course
(9 holes, 18 tees) surrounding the airstrip in Golfito.
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Today, if you could locate a home in this area, you can expect to pay no less
than $90,000 and repairs will be needed. A current renaissance is taking
place, and rumors of an all modern sports club utilizing the old pool area
will cost upwards of $1,000,000 Golfito Costa Rica real estate investment and development.
Towards the rear of this neighborhood, you
will discover our Golfito airport, which is majestic, one of the only commercial
airports where you’d swear the airplanes’ wings could touch the jungle on
either side when landing.
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Heading Southeast towards the center of Golfito Costa Rica, we pass the hospital, also
built by the Banana Company.
It too has the original style of the local construction. A new Emergency
ward and operating room were recently completed, as well as waiting
room, and doctors offices.
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Continuing on, we pass the Catholic Church, the modern (mirrored glass) bank
Banco Nacional, the Lighted Soccer Field, and the surrounding homes and properties of Barrio
Bella Vista, (Beautiful View).
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The entrance to the Banana
Company’s Pier is located here, and several years ago a train ran parallel
with the main road through the center of town and along the waters edge.
I could write a whole page on the history of the Banana Company and the town
at that time. The history of Golfito Costa Rica is very rich and full.
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Heading once again along the waters edge, we pass Tracopa, the main bus station,
and a deserted strip of highway where the jungle covered mountain drops directly
to the roads edge and on the other side, Golfito Bay.
A new proposal for
a boardwalk in this stretch will be an outstanding addition.
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We then come to the center of town, the first neighborhood being Barrio
El Uno (kilometer uno). Again this part of town, known as Pueblo Civil was
home for the blue collared worker, homes were divided in two like a duplex.
Hundreds of workers and their families lived here. This neighborhood is a
little rough around the edges, a bit run down and crowded, but you will find
an updated home here and there and a good bargain as well for Golfito Costa Rica real estate properties.
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The public pier is located in the area of El Uno and here smaller crafts
tie up as well as fish and shrimp boats.
The ferryboat from Puerto Jimenez
arrives and leaves daily from here at 11:30 am.
Public Transport by boat
to Zancudo leaves from the restaurant Samoa departing at noon Mon. Wed. and
Fridays.
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Golfito Costa Rica has one Gas station located near the Internet Café.
Various restaurants, and many cantina-style bars, may be found.
Golfito has
its Post Office and Municipality Building in this area, and most of the shopping
for vegetables, fruits, meats and staples can be found here. There are several
modern hardware stores where most everything can be found for construction
purposes.
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Heading further south, the waterway is lined with fishing boats and small
businesses, a couple of upscale marinas, Banana Bay and King and Bartlett,
home to fishing charters, evening dining or bayside hotel rooms may also
be found.
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Further south lie a couple of more bayside hotels with
pools and restaurants. Then the road turns, heading out of town towards
other residential neighborhoods and away from the waterfront area of Golfito real estate Costa Rica.
Neighborhoods like Purruja, and La Mona lie outside
of town about 7-8 kilometers. 20 kilometers further you will run into the
Pan American highway, heading south (45 min) to Panama or North to San Jose
(6-7 hrs).
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