A series of eco-lodges are dotting the landscape here, there's someting to suit everyone's budget. 

Drake Bay provides a range of family-friendly activities. From hiking to snorkeling or diving, there are plenty of activities to choose from.

<h2>Drake Bay: A Nature Lover’s Paradise</h2>Drake Bay is located in the northern part of Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. This is the most remote region of the country, way down in Costa Rica's deep south, and challenging to get to - but worth it for those who make an effort. The area was named after English explorer/pirate Sir Francis Drake, who allegedly used the bay as a base for raiding Spanish ships for a while after finding it during his 1577-1580 circumnavigation of the world.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646792200/drake_bay_paradise_beach_palmtrees_297e5a0f79.jpg" alt="drake-bay-paradise-beach-palmtrees.jpg" srcset="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646792201/thumbnail_drake_bay_paradise_beach_palmtrees_297e5a0f79.jpg 234w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646792202/small_drake_bay_paradise_beach_palmtrees_297e5a0f79.jpg 500w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646792202/medium_drake_bay_paradise_beach_palmtrees_297e5a0f79.jpg 750w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646792202/large_drake_bay_paradise_beach_palmtrees_297e5a0f79.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Pristine Rainforests Brimming With Wildlife&nbsp;</h2>Nowadays, Drake Bay has a more peaceful reputation as a haven for nature lovers and eco-tourists who come for the pristine rainforests, access to the nearby Corcovado National Park, and some of the most beautiful beaches you'll find in Costa Rica.&nbsp;There are no resorts here - it's all about eco-lodges; the more boutique, the better. Tourism in Drake Bay remains in tune with the one-time National Geographic description of the area as one of the most biodiverse parts of the planet. The hotels and the tourists who stay in them reflect this environmentally-friendly way of being.<h2>Different Kind of Night Life</h2>Drake Bay is a tiny community with not much going on. Most hotels here are remote and accessible only by boat, so if you're staying in Drake Bay, you'll most likely be eating where you sleep. This isn't an area for bustling nightlife in any way whatsoever.&nbsp;With its tropical climate and outstanding flora and fauna, Drake Bay is ideal for those who love to explore an untouched jungle. However, very few experiences surpass the joy of walking through the trails of a majestic rainforest. The sounds, the smells, and the sights are unique.&nbsp;&nbsp;Drake Bay is one of these vacation-of-a-lifetime destinations for an unforgettable experience in beautiful Costa Rica.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646242958/copa_de_arbol_sup_pacific_ocean_drake_3f8058f6f8.jpg" alt="copa-de-arbol-sup-pacific-ocean-drake.jpg" srcset="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646242959/thumbnail_copa_de_arbol_sup_pacific_ocean_drake_3f8058f6f8.jpg 234w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646242961/small_copa_de_arbol_sup_pacific_ocean_drake_3f8058f6f8.jpg 500w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646242959/medium_copa_de_arbol_sup_pacific_ocean_drake_3f8058f6f8.jpg 750w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646242959/large_copa_de_arbol_sup_pacific_ocean_drake_3f8058f6f8.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"><h3>Best Time to Travel to Drake Bay</h3>The best time to visit Drake Bay is during the January to April dry season, when the weather is reliably sunny and there is little rainfall. Showers are expected during the green season (May-August), but you will get the best value for your money as the eco-lodges drop their rates significantly. Avoid September and October as most of the lodgings are closed in these months due to the rain.&nbsp;<h3>The Weather in Drake Bay</h3>Hot, sultry, and humid, the weather in Drake Bay reflects the lowland tropical rainforest surrounding it. The deep south of Costa Rica can get rain all year - but it seems way less during the short dry January-April dry season. Most of this time is dry and sunny, though still humid.&nbsp;May-August sees daily rainfall, intensifying during September and October, when many places close, including many trails in the Corcovado Park. In November and December, the rains ease off before the dry season kicks in again.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646243627/aguila_de_osa_cano_island_drake_9fd00223e5.jpg" alt="aguila-de-osa-cano-island-drake.jpg" srcset="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646243627/thumbnail_aguila_de_osa_cano_island_drake_9fd00223e5.jpg 245w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646243629/small_aguila_de_osa_cano_island_drake_9fd00223e5.jpg 500w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646243628/medium_aguila_de_osa_cano_island_drake_9fd00223e5.jpg 750w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1646243628/large_aguila_de_osa_cano_island_drake_9fd00223e5.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">&nbsp;<h3>Is Drake Bay safe?</h3>Drake Bay is a small, remote community where everyone knows each other. As such, there is little to no crime, although like everywhere else in Costa Rica, we'd recommend keeping your valuables locked up safe in your hotel.&nbsp;The main dangers here are the ocean - watching for rip currents on some beaches - and insects. Nothing that decent bug spray won't handle!&nbsp;There was once the danger of getting lost in the remote rainforests of the nearby Corcovado National Park, but nowadays you can't enter without a guide, so that's abated somewhat. Still, though, be careful not to leave the trails when hiking or exploring the rainforests around Drake Bay.&nbsp;<h2>How to get to Drake Bay</h2>Juan Santamaria Airport (Airport Code SJO), outside the capital city of San José, is the closest international airport to Drake Bay.&nbsp;<h3>Distance &amp; Driving Time to Drake Bay</h3>From SJO Airport: 230 miles (370 kilometers), about 8 hours&nbsp;All Costa Rican Vacations packages include an airport "meet and greet" service and private transfers with English-speaking drivers. We'll meet you and take you to your waiting driver when you arrive at the airport.But the best way to get to Drake Bay isn't by land, whether you're in one of our transfers or driving yourself. It's too far away, and, especially during the rainy season, it's inaccessible by car. You need to fly.&nbsp;Luckily this is an easy thing to arrange, and it takes around an hour from San Jose to fly to the tiny jungle airstrip in Drake Bay. Once you arrive, your hotel will pick you up and take you to the beach in the village for your boat to your hotel.&nbsp;Another option for getting to Drake Bay is to fly to Palmar Sur. From there, you can take a longer boat ride along the Rio Sierpe and down the coast to your hotel.

Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula

Drake Bay

Copa de Arbol

All Meals Included

Bar/Lounge

Beachfront

Restaurant

Swimming Pool

Aguila de Osa Rainforest & Marine Adventure Lodge

Aguila de Osa

On-Site Tours

Complimentary Tours

See a Sloth

Nature & Wildlife

Quepos

Golfito

Manuel Antonio

Rio Celeste

Puerto Viejo

Puerto Jiménez

Cahuita

Corcovado

Arenal Volcano

Tortuguero

Savegre Valley

Pacuare

Upala

Dominical

Uvita

Guided Nature Hike at Night

Nature Hike at Night

Monteverde

Coco Beach

Santa Teresa

Punta Islita

Mangrove And Estuary Boat Ride

Mangrove And Estuary

Esterillos

Tamarindo

Birdwatching with a Naturalist Guide 

Birdwatching

National Parks

La Paz

Jaco

Rio Perdido

Heredia

San Gerardo de Dota

Flamingo Beach

Bajos del Toro

San Isidro

San Ramón

Scuba Diving 

Beach Fun

Papagayo

Hermosa Beach

Conchal Beach

Las Catalinas

Kayaking in Costa Rica

Kayaking

Adrenaline

Isla Chiquita

El Jobo

Playa Hermosa (Jaco)

Corcovado National Park Day Trip

Corcovado National Park

Whale Watching in Costa Rica

Whale Watching 

Stand-Up Paddle Board in Costa Rica

Stand-Up Paddle Board

Playa Panama

Hiking in Costa Rica

Hiking

Guanacaste 

Playa Avellanas

Liberia

Nosara

Samara

Playa Langosta

Turrialba

Rincón de la Vieja

Poás Volcano

San José

Los Sueños

Beach

Rainforest

Dawn in the Rainforest

Wilderness Waterfalls

Wildlife Bonanza

All Inclusive Fishing Adventure

Fishing the South Pacific 

Rainforest Offshore Fishing Adventure

Surf and Turf

Paradise Mode: Activated

Jaco and Drake Bay

 Surf and Yoga Getaway

Into the Blue

Pacuare and Drake Bay

#ResponsibleLuxury

Costa Rica Hiking Adventure

Costa Rica Sideways

Surf and Fishing Getaway

Scuba, Sea Turtles and Sloths

Go with the Flow

Los Sueños Fishing and Jungle Jams

Slow Down & Sloth On

Costa Rica Hiking Gems

Arenal Volcano, Monteverde and Drake Bay

Wild and Wonderful Costa Rica

Nature Expedition

Diving Highlights

We traveled to three locations over 9 days. Our trip exceeded expectations and was so simple with the help of Costa Rican Vacations. We highly recommend Luke Angus to coordinate your travel.

Sharon - Luke Angus

What a seamless experience! I've never used a travel agency to plan my whole vacation, so this was a joy. It was so nice not to worry about any of the arrangements. All of the tours that Daniel chose for us were perfect.&nbsp;