Pavón, Costa Rica

Pavón is a district of the Golfito canton, in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. The town, also known as Pavones, is located near the mouth of the Golfo Dulce.

History

Pavón was created on 13 January 1993 by Decreto Ejecutivo 21936-G.

Pavón has an area of km² and an elevation of metres.

For the 2011 census, Pavón had a population of inhabitants.

The district is covered by the following road routes:

It is around 15 km south of Playa Zancudo. The town is renowned as a surfer's haven with some of the best waves in the world. Sport fishing, hiking, bird watching, wildlife observation and yoga are also popular.