Weekend Guide · Costa Rica
Weekend in Drake Bay
Drake Bay — a remote, jungle-fringed village on the Osa Peninsula and the main gateway to Corcovado National Park, one of the most biodiverse places on Earth..
2 days recommended Drake Bay, Costa Rica
Day 1
Arrive & Explore Drake Bay
Corcovado National Park
Remote, dense rainforest often called the most biologically intense place on Earth, home to tapirs, scarlet macaws, and all four of Costa Rica's monkey species
Caño Island Biological Reserve
A protected island offshore from Drake Bay with some of Costa Rica's best snorkeling and scuba diving among coral reefs and reef sharks
Drake Bay Dolphin & Whale Watching
Boat tours from the village regularly spot dolphins year-round and migrating humpback whales between July–November and December–April
Local Tips
- 1Costa Rica is one of Central America's pricier destinations.
- 2Costa Rica is one of the safest countries in Latin America, with no standing army and a strong tourism infrastructure.