Located near the northern tip of the Osa Peninsula, Drake Bay is one of the wildest, most remote places in Costa Rica. Nearly all visitors arrive by plane or boat, and once you’re here you’re largely disconnected from the modern world. Which, of course, is exactly the point.
Lying between stunning Corcovado National Park to the south and gorgeous Isla de Caño to the east, Drake Bay is an eco-traveler’s paradise. Although the tiny village is humble and unassuming, the surrounding coastline does not lack for luxury. In fact, Drake Bay is home to some of the top ecolodges in the country, some of which charge upwards of $1,000 a night. But Drake Bay is also home to several excellent mid-range hotels and some good budget options.
= Recommended
= Good Value
= Rated 4 or 5 “Green Leaves” by Costa Rica’s Certification for Sustainable Tourism Program
Drake Bay Hotels – Luxury
La Paloma
Copa de Arbol
Tranquilo Lodge
Casa Corcovado
Guaria de Osa
Aguila de Osa
Drake Bay Hotels – Moderately Priced
Finca Maresia
Las Caletas
Sunset Lodge
Drake Bay Wilderness Resort
Casa Horizontes
Jinetes de Osa
Pirate Cove
Hotel Rancho Corcovado
Drake Bay Hotels – Budget
Casita Corcovado
Life for Life Hostel
Cabinas Pura Vida
Martina’s Place
Drake Bay Backpackers
Cabinas Manolo
Cabinas El Mirador
Ranchitos Las Cotingas
Jademar Cabins
Casa Pequeña
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