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Aerial view of a Yacht in a river at Marina Bahia Golfito near Amaka Ocean Living Lodge

Experiences

Points of interest

A hotel and marina located near Corcovado National Park and Piedras Blancas National Park, Amaka Ocean Living Lodge is a vibrant gateway to the top attractions and things to do in Golfito, Costa Rica. We are a proudly Costa Rican hotel situated in one of the most pristine areas in Costa Rica, if not the entire world.

Golfito is known as a "gulf within a gulf," with superb natural conditions teeming with forests and nationally protected landscapes. The hotel is surrounded by some of the richest biodiversity on the planet, including a hammerhead shark sanctuary and trails winding through the Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre and the neighboring Parque Nacional Piedras Blancas. We also offer easy access to southern gems such as Puerto Jiménez, Corcovado, Isla del Caño, Playa Zancudo, Pavones, Pilón, amongst others.

In Amaka you can find the best land and ocean activities, we are located in the most biodiversity zone of Costa Rica; the best place for you to explore our nature. Some of our best attractions are sport fishing, kayaking, paddle board, snorkel, hiking´s and even get to meet our indigenous community.

Caño Island

Jump on a boat, and head to one of Costa Rica’s best diving and snorkeling spots. Just 12 miles offshore Drake Bay, this biological reserve is a must for eco-adventurers.

Puerto Jiménez

A folkloric fisherman town where you can get a taste of the local, rural day to day, small-town life. It also has traditional restaurants, services and is centric point to a lot of beaches and eco-adventures.

Corcovado National Park

Book a tour to Corcovado National Park and discover one of the world’s most vibrant tropical forests, home of breathtaking landscapes and majestic fauna, including endemic species.

Pavones

Just a quick boat trip away, exists one of the best (and longest) lefts in the wave in Costa Rica: this world-famous surf destination is a beautiful tropical paradise for wave enthusiasts and eco-adventurers.

Matapalo

Another place where the jungle meets the ocean: if you like hiking in the jungle and/or surfing amazing right-handers, here you have the best of both worlds.

Piedras Blancas National Park

This iconic protected area connects with Corcovado National Park to form and safeguard a very important biological corridor for the region… visit it and you’ll never cease to be amazed.

Drake Bay

A small jewel of a bay on the Osa Peninsula’s south east coast: it boast a natural beauty that has stand the test of time since it was discovered by Sir Francis Drake in the 16nth century: we recommend you discover it for yourself.

Sierpe

A must for eco-adventurers, this small town on the Sierpe River water mouth, is the door to the Térraba-Sierpe Humedales, the largest mangrove reserve in Latin America. And hub for countless experiences.

Golfo Dulce

Sitting between the Osa Peninsula and Costa Rica's southern pacific coastline, Golfo Dulce hugs pristine beaches, rivers and the most intense biodiversity on earth. Be amazed by it's sport fishing, world-class waves and countless natural sanctuaries.

Lady riding a motor scooter on a road near Amaka Ocean Living Lodge

Are you ready?

When planning your stay in Golfito, Costa Rica, the smiling staff at Amaka Ocean Living Lodge Hotel is eager to offer recommendations and guidance on the top attractions and things to do in the area.