La Gamba Village and Tropical Field Station

Tip

Ask ahead at the station or in the village about guided walks and combine the visit with the park office, a few minutes away; mornings are best for birds.

Be careful

Rain is heavy here (about 6,000 mm a year) and trails are muddy: wear closed boots and carry a rain jacket.

Getting there

Turn off the Pan-American Highway at Villa Briceño (km 37) and drive about 3 km to the village.

Places nearby

• Esquinas Rainforest LodgeStays · takes 1.5 h–3 h · from $70Rainforest lodge in the Golfito area with full-board stays and a pool and gardens set in the jungle.
• Cielo LodgeStays · from $290Intimate luxury eco-lodge of private canopy suites high above the Golfo Dulce, with farm-to-table dining and ocean views.
• Restaurante La Playa (Golfito Marina Village)Food & CoffeeWaterfront restaurant at the marina in Golfito with ocean views, known for ceviche, fish tacos, burgers and well-made cocktails; open for breakfast and dinner.
• Restaurante Buenos DíasFood & CoffeeRetro diner in Golfito's Pueblo Civil with air conditioning and a long opening day (6 am to 10 pm), known for fish and chips, burgers and typical Costa Rican plates.
• Restaurante Mar y LunaFood & CoffeeA relaxed seafood restaurant right on the water in the southern part of Golfito; the whole fried fish is the dish to order, and it's good enough that visitors come back for dinner the same day.