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Location and Getting Here


Tiskita Map

Tiskita is located at the end of the road (literally), in the remote southwest corner of Costa Rica, just north of Panama.

There are several transportation options available to our guests.

  • The most common and popular way to get to Tiskita is taking a regional flight into Golfito from San Jose. This is a 45 min flight and from Golfito its a 2 hr taxi ride to the Lodge. The combination of flying and driving is a great way to see southern Costa Rica. A slight variation on this option is to have a smaller charter flight take you from Golfito to Tiskita, this is a 10min flight across the Golfo Dulce and you land at our private airstrip.

  • There is also the option of taking a charter flight directly into Tiskita from San Jose. The flight is only one hour long and you arrive at our private airstrip minutes away from the main Lodge. Please note: There is a 25 pound weight limit on all luggage. Extra luggage can be stored at your hotel. Please inquire about our flight options when booking.

  • Driving to Tiskita is another travel option. The trip from San José passes through some of the most scenic regions in the country, including the beautiful southern Pacific coast, Manuel Antonio National Park, oil palm and pineapple plantations. This map outlines directions for driving. For more detailed directions, please inquire when booking.

  • Tiskita is also accessible by bus. A daily service runs from San José to Golfito, then from Golfito, there is another daily bus to nearby Pavones, or a taxi can be employed. It is best to call the office (506-2296-8125) to find out the most current and accurate bus schedule and information.

Weather Conditions

 Tiskita Weather Conditions

An 'Endless Summer' best describes the climate at Tiskita, an equatorial climate with little seasonal variation.

Typical of the southern coastal lowlands in Costa Rica, average temperature are around 82 ºF (28 ºC) during the day and 68 °F (20 ºC) at night. There is little variation in temperature through the year.

Tiskita receives an average of 108 inches to 156 inches (three to four thousand millimeters) of rain per year. January through April is sunny and dry. There are afternoon showers May through August, while there are heavy rains in September and October, when the lodge is closed.

What to Bring

Soft adventure travel in Costa Rica is different than most other forms of tourism and a little foresight and planning will make your trip much more enjoyable.

Here is a list of items we recommend you bring:

  • Travel insurance is recommended and can be purchased from your travel agent
  • Binoculars (there are hundreds of bird species at Tiskita)
  • Flashlight
  • Camera and plenty of film or memory card space (bring different ASAs for the large variation in light intensity)
  • Lightweight rain gear
  • Hiking shoes/boots
  • Bathing suit
  • Lightweight clothing for warm weather and a lightweight sweatshirt/sweater or windbreaker
  • Any necessary personal medications
  • Insect repellent (mosquitoes are rarely found or felt)
  • Sunscreen
  • Sun hat
  • A small day pack for hikes
  • Watertight Plastic bags for your gear