Because it is simply magical. Bahía Drake is a district of the Osa canton of Puntarenas. According to history, the origin of its name comes from the corsair (pirate or one who has authority for wars at sea) Sir Francis Drake, who supposedly arrived in this area of the country.
The truth of the matter is that in addition to being a place that hides a lot of history, it also hides many natural beauties worth knowing, so we are looking for answers to all these questions that perhaps you have asked yourself at some time.
We hope that your next vacation has the Drake seal and that you live this experience.
How can I get there?
We almost always ask ourselves this question for any trip so that we are prepared for what we are going to find. If adventure is your thing, you can take a boat or launch from Sierpe to get to the town of Drake. You can also do it by land, however the road has difficulties such as rivers, streets not in optimal condition and on several occasions there are road closures due to flooding. In addition, the average hours on the road are 7 to 8. Another option you can take is internal flights to this area and they only last 40 minutes from San José. Here we give you an option to fly:
Which beaches to visit?
San Josecito Beach
This is a beach with golden sand, crystal-clear water and a true paradise. It is close to Drake Bay, approximately 13 km, and 7.5 km from Corcovado National Park. It is a little-visited beach and surrounded by pure nature. You have to cross 4 rivers to get to this beach and some of them tend to fill up, so take this into account and go with a 4x4 vehicle. When you arrive, you will find a parking lot and you will have to walk along a path of about 500 m. You can also choose to take the boat tour.
Cocalito Beach
If you want a private beach to see a sunset show, you can visit Cocalito. It is a 30-minute walk from Drake Bay, it is a small beach with golden sand. You can cross the tropical forest and a suspension bridge over the Agujitas River to get to it.
Any islands nearby?
Just 20 km from the coast of Drake Bay, you can visit the Isla del Caño Biological Reserve. It consists of 320 hectares of land and 5,800 hectares of marine land. It has one of the largest and best-preserved coral formations on the country's Pacific Coast. At this site, you can find remains of stone spheres created by pre-Columbian civilizations. Another of its major attractions is the visit of humpback whales between the months of July and October; they migrate from the Southern Hemisphere (Patagonia), traveling more than 8,000 km. They all come to our warm waters to mate or to give birth to their young. During the tour, you can see dolphins, turtles and a variety of fish.
Can I get to Corcovado National Park?
Through Bahia Drake you have access to this incredible national park, which has 2.5% of the world's biodiversity. This is an experience you need to live. Here it is common to come across a tapir, a herd of peccaries, howler monkeys, spider monkeys and white-faced monkeys. In addition to different species of birds. If you are lucky enough you will be able to see species such as: the jaguar, puma, ocelot, jaguarundi, caucel, tepezcuintle, agouti, among others.
What other tours can I enjoy?
When we plan to go somewhere, we definitely want to “get the most out of it,” as we popularly say. So if you have already decided to visit the south of the country, you know that in Bahia Drake you can also do these activities: diving, kayaking, horseback riding, sport fishing, bird watching, hiking, among others.
Remember to visit our offers section on our page to learn about the tour and lodging options we offer. On the other hand, if you prefer to do it directly from the place, there you will find information centers for all activities.
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