Drake Bay Costa Rica is located between Corcovado National Park and two villages overlooking Drake Bay. On the southern end of the bay is the town of Agujitas. On the northern end is the town of Drake.

Drake Bay Costa Rica is well situated to use as a base to explore Corcovado National Park. There are several accommodation and lodge options who also offer tours to the park and nearby Isla del Cano.

Traveling to Drake Bay Costa Rica via Sierpe on a water taxi is an outstanding trip. It may seem intimidating to embark upon, but it is straight forward. There's plenty of guarded parking in Sierpe and the services are easy to find. The taxi driver will stop to view points of interest as travelers pass through the Terraba-Sierpe Weltand Reserve.

Drake Bay Costa Rica also has some terrific marine life including dolphins and whales that pass through during migratory season. Be sure to check out the fascinating nighttime bug tour.

Drake Bay Costa Rica — Travel Activities

Drake Bay Costa Rica — travel activities as follows:

  • Drake Bay Costa Rica — Hiking from Agujitas along the coast for 10-km (6.25 mi) to the border of Corcovado National Park.
  • Snorkeling & swimming at the beaches along the bay, including Playas San Josecito, Las Caletas and Cocalito.
  • Drake Bay Costa Rica — Diving can be arranged to go to the nearby Isla del Cano Biological Reserve.
  • Kayaking & canoeing is recommended in this area because it's so scenic. It's best to go during high tide.
  • Horseback riding is available at few places in the bay including Cabinas El Mirador Lodge and Poor Man's Paradise.
  • Drake Bay Costa Rica — Fishing in the bay is excellent year-round. Drake Bay has more than 40 fishing records and offers sierra and Spanish mackerel, roosterfish, wahoo, snapper, yellow fin tuna, sailfish, black, blue & striped marlin, sailfish and cubera. Aguila de Osa is a lodge dedicated to anglers.
  • Drake Bay Costa Rica — Whale & Dolphin watching in the Drake Bay is fabulous because the bay is filled with marine life.  Drake Bay Costa Rica —

A noteworthy nearby attraction is Isla del Cano Biological Reserve. This 326-hectare (800-acre) island contains one of Costa Rica's unique mysteries — the spheres. In addition to the spheres, there's some great activities, including hiking, scuba diving, horseback riding, fishing and whale/dolphin watching.

Drake Bay Costa Rica — Hotels

Drake Bay Costa Rica — hotels:

Corcovado National Park

Corcovado National Park is a animal lovers dream destination. This remote spot offers mangrove swamps and tropical jungles.

You'll be sure to see monkeys, sea turtles, scarlet macaws, toucans and bugs. Check out the night time bug tour.

scarlet maccaws

The Osa Peninsula is a part of the Pacific rain forest that is biologically intense and is one of the most picturesque spots in Costa Rica.

The diversity of wild and marine life is outstanding. Here you'll find 300 species of birds including the gorgeous scarlet macaw which is not found elsewhere in Costa Rica.