Gold Mining
Dos Brazos / Carate / Elsewhere
The Osa
Peninsula has placer gold deposits that stretch across nearly three
quarters of the entire peninsula. A long tradition of gold mining has
dramatically influenced the regional society and culture and contributed
dramatically to the personality and character of independence and
self-reliance seen in the local populace. Placer gold is still
hand-mined in many of the peninsula’s rivers and is easily accessible
for visitors wishing to see how it is done. You are certain to pan
colors and will get a chance to see first hand the work required and the
tools that are used, including the distinctive Osa gold pan that is
found nowhere else in the world and traditional sluice boxes. Keep
everything that you find, and if you want to buy nuggets, we can make it
possible for you to do so with a local gold dealer.
Round-trip transport available for $25, by request
