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Drake Bay

Small bay on the north side of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica

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Overview

Drake Bay is a city in the Osa Peninsula region of South Pacific Costa Rica.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Sleep3 places

Amaya Family Cabins
Local Tico-owned and -operated eco-resort on the beachfront portion of the Amaya family farm (37 hectares).
Directions
near northern border of Corcovado National Park
Website
amayafamilycabins.com

Budget

Rio Drake Lodge
At the airport in front of the beach, best sunsets!
Address
El Progreso
Tesoro Verde Hostel
You can cook your own, have all included or camp. Free use of private rainforest reserve.
Address
Los Planes

Getting there and around

Getting there

Plane: Fly to the Drake Bay Airport with Sansa or a private charter flight from San José, take a taxi or bus to Sierpe, take a boat down the river to Drake Bay. Your hotel can make arrangements for you.

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Getting around

For tours, transportation is usually by boat and can be arranged through your hotel.

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Puerto Jimenez Airport

Puerto Jimenez · Regional · PJM

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Get inPlane: Fly to the Drake Bay Airport with Sansa or a private charter flight from San José, take a taxi or bus to Sierpe, take a boat down the river to Drake Bay. Your hotel can make arrangements for you.

Get aroundFor tours, transportation is usually by boat and can be arranged through your hotel.

SeeCorcovado National Park is the main attraction. There are 3 primary ranger stations which serves as the entry point into this park. Tour guides are highly recommended. "Dry Season" is a subjective term.

BuyThere is not much to buy, other than souvenirs from your hotel. Stores and entertainment are extremely limited. No ATM or bank or post office in the area.

EatIt is best to eat at your hotel. There are not many restaurants in the small town of Drake Bay. There is a bar on the hill (called "la gorra," or "the cap") that offers a limited menu.

DrinkLa Jungla Bar, locally called "Tureca", is a friendly bar which serves good drinks and plays nice music. They have outside balcony with a view right into the rainforest.

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Summary from the Wikipedia article "Bahía Drake", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
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