THE ENVIRONMENT AROUND DRAKE BAY

The Osa Peninsula is one of the most remote and therefore attractive areas of Costa Rica. At the heart of the peninsula Drake Bay, where the primary forest merges with the Pacific Ocean. In a magical environment, full of colors, beaches, rivers and abundant wildlife and biodiversity.

We can sleep on top of a tree, kayaking in the mangroves, walk through its forests, try to decipher the mystery of the Ticos, discover the Corcovado National Park or enjoy the waters of the Caño Island Biological Reserve and try to see near the humpback whales. All this in the uncontaminated and wild environment of the Osa Peninsula.

OSA PENINSULA

The Osa Peninsula is known as the last wild border of the country. Rich in fauna, sparsely populated and so far, with difficult access, most of this forested area is composed of national parks, very high rain forests that border beaches with very little development and heating in their natural state, making this region One of the most beautiful in the world.

CAÑO ISLAND BIOLOGICAL RESERVE

Located in the wonderful and blue Pacific Ocean, about 20 km (12 miles) off the coast of the Osa Peninsula in Drake Bay, Isla del Caño is an incredible Marine Biological Reserve in Costa Rica. Qualified as one of the best diving and snorkeling adventure points in the world, it is also home to a wide variety of fish, turtles, dolphins, whales and sharks.

CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK

Considered by National Geographic as the most biologically intense place on earth, of all national parks and other protected areas in Costa Rica, Corcovado is undoubtedly the most beautiful and with an amazing diversity of biological species.

SIERPE TERRABA MANGROVE

It is located at the mouth of the Térraba and Sierpeen rivers on the South Pacific coast. It includes the largest and most important mangrove forests in Costa Rica. It is prolific in vegetation and has a great variety of associated fauna such as mollusks, fish, water birds, and mammals.

PIEDRAS BLANCAS NATIONAL PARK

The vegetation is the characteristic of the rainy tropical rainforest of the Central American Pacific slope and is made up of trees up to 50 meters. high, large diameter and loaded with a variety of mosses and epiphytic plants or aerial plants, in addition to a variety of ferns.

SAN JOSECITO BEACH

When it comes to tropical views, there is nothing better than San Josecito Beach. Located in Drake Bay, on the northwest coast of the peninsula, the beach is surrounded by nature reserves, national parks and incredible forests and is treasured for its isolated and romantic location.

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Tips to travel to Drake Bay

The most recommended ways to get to Drake Bay are:

Boat from Sierpe. The boats leave from the Pearl of the South at 11.30am ($ 15) and at 3.30pm ($ 20) and it is not necessary to book in advance.
Plane from San José to Drake Bay (approx. $ 100 each way)
Car. In the rainy season, from May to December, access by car is not highly recommended.

Although there are two seasons, rainy and dry, the weather is very humid and it is always possible for a storm to fall, so we recommend that you bring light and easily dried clothes as well as a breathable raincoat.

In Drake Bay there is a basic health care clinic that works from 7am to 4pm and closed on weekends. There is no pharmacy, so we recommend you bring a medicine cabinet with the medications you may need.

In Drake Bay there are neither banks nor ATMs, try to take cash with you because when paying by credit card if you are not charged an extra commission.

We work with the best Hotels, Tour Operators and Local Guides to offer our clients, in addition to diving and snorkeling in Caño Island, a wonderful trip, in the best accommodations and complete of the most attractive excursions offered by Drake Bay and its surroundings.

Do not hesitate to ask us for more information about these activities, we will be happy to help you organize your stay in Drake Bay.