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Located just 30 kilometers away from Golfito in the province of South Puntarenas, La Gamba is a small, agricultural village known for its rich culture and natural beauty.
With approximately 700 inhabitants and just 150 families, La Gamba is a small, close-knit village that mostly relies on its proximity to the cities of Golfito and Rio Claro for supermarkets, banks, pharmacies and other stores. About half of La Gamba's residents live near the city center, with the other half living on the outskirts near the larger cities.
The size of the community also lends itself to a close bond between the residents, including groups of native women who produce natural handcrafted shampoos as well as a number of other local artists.
La Gamba's tropical climate features a temperature that typically sits between 21 and 39 degrees Celsius and the region receives an average annual rainfall of approximately 6,000 millimeters. The rainy season, which runs from May to December, helps keep the area green and produces a significant amount of strong thunderstorms.
Travelers spending some time in La Gamba will have an opportunity to sample some of its traditional Costa Rican cuisine, including the popular gallo pinto, which is a mix of rice and black beans from the night before, mixed with onions, bell peppers, cilantro and the famous Salsa Lizano. Some of the main courses typically served in the village represent the agricultural heritage of the region and include rice, beans, corn and yucca, a tropical vegetable.
While the town itself is quite small, there is a restaurant, convenience store and park, which was built by a group of people from Canada in 2006. In addition, there are a number of popular attractions located nearby, including the Rio Bonito, a quiet river that is a perfect place to swim and get some rest.
Piedras Blancas National Park, which is home to one of the most abundantly diverse flora and fauna populations in the entire country, is another popular tourist attraction in the area. Travelers will want to take advantage of the tours offered by the park, as these are a great way to view the country's astounding natural beauty. Another popular activity in La Gamba is horseback riding, as tours on horseback through the village are offered on a regular basis
With the village's small-town feel and impressive natural beauty, visiting La Gamba should be a top priority for travelers who want to experience the daily life of the native population.
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