Drake Bay is a beautiful bay near Corcovado National Park. Corcovado is one of Costa Rica’s most isolated nature reserves and is located on the Osa Peninsula in the south of Costa Rica. This unique tropical rainforest is home to ecosystems that are not found anywhere else in the world. Here, you can still spot animals such as the red macaw, the tapir, the puma, the jaguar and ocelots in their natural surroundings. You spend the night in a beautiful eco-lodge and the jungle is your backyard, a great way to explore Drake Bay Costa Rica!
The small town of Sierpe is the point of departure for your next adventure! You step aboard a boat and sail through the mangroves towards the ocean and the village of Drake Bay, near Corcovado National Park. If you’re lucky you will be accompanied by dolphins and if you travel in September you might spot whales as well!
Freek Vonk (a Dutch biologist and tv host who visited Costa Rica via Edventure to shoot his show ‘Freek in het wild’) spotted a puma near the lodge in Drake Bay. Maybe you’re as lucky as he was! There are beautiful tours to be made in Corcovado National Park.
You can opt for a day tour (hike) to Corcovado National Park or a snorkelling trip to the deserted island of Isla de Caño. The hotel can help you with making reservations for other activities as well. If you don’t want to book an additional activity, you can still truly enjoy the area. The nearby beach is perfect for long walks and to take the time to relax. Enjoy the views from your hammock and fully immerse youself in the beautiful setting…
Only a limited number of visitors are allowed to enter Corcovado National Park every day. Therefore it is recommended to book your tours in advance. Reservations can be confirmed up to 1 month in advance.