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Backpackers

Hostel in Golfito

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Backpackers is a hostel to stay in Golfito. The hostel is close to Playa Tigre and Playa Platanares, around 0.8 km from Aeropuerto de Puerto Jiménez, about 2.4 km from Playa Tigre. Within a short walk you'll find 21 places to eat, 4 supermarkets and 2 public-transport stops. The most comfortable time to visit Golfito is generally January to March.

Location

What's nearby

  • Playa Tigre2.4 km
  • Playa Platanares2.6 km
  • Playa Preciosa (Ciénaga)4.1 km
  • Playa Zapote6.1 km
  • Rocas Ballenas9.2 km
  • Rocas Ballenas9.4 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 21 places to eat🛒 4 supermarkets💊 1 pharmacy or clinic🚌 2 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Aeropuerto de Puerto Jiménez (PJM) — 0.8 km → all hotels near PJM
Nearest beach
Playa Tigre — 2.4 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 30.1 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the right
Currency
CRC

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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