
Drake Bay Travel Guide
Costa Rica
Drake Bay is a small coastal locality in Costa Rica, with no resident population recorded. It sits on the country’s Pacific coast and is served by Drake Bay Airport (DRK), making air travel the most direct option for visitors arriving by plane.
There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Drake Bay. Travellers should therefore avoid planning around a specific nearby beach and check local conditions and access before setting out along the coast.
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Weather in Drake Bay
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Pays in CRC
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +506
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Costa Rica for good service. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation in the service industry.
Best time to visit Drake Bay
Jan
29°26Feb
30°21Mar
30°27Apr
30°29May
29°31Jun
29°30Jul
29°31Aug
28°31Sep
28°30Oct
28°31Nov
28°30Dec
29°28Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Drake Bay
Playa Ganado
3.3 km away
Playa Llorona
18.7 km away
Playa Corcovado
23.6 km away
Playa Madrigal
33.9 km away
Playa Carate
38.3 km away
Things to do in Drake Bay
Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
national park
3.9 km
Sirena, Corcovado
national park
4 km
Parque Nacional Corcovado
national park
4 km
Península de Osa, Costa Rica
arts and entertainment
4.3 km
Corcovado Canopy TOUR
national park
4.3 km
Getting there
Drake Bay Airport · 0 km
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