HISTORY OF GOLFITO, COSTA RICA 1864-2011

Abstract

This article details the historical development of the Canton of Golfito. First, the canton´s origin and the economic and social activities carried out in Golfo Dulce were analyzed; then, the influence of the banana activity was studied and, finally, the situation of the canton after the departure of the Bananera Company was investigated. In order to achieve
these objectives, an analisis of the given members of the population from 1864 to 2011 was performed.