Beach near Drake Bay, Costa Rica

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.

Manual search

Local time

0

Population

5,469 miles away

Weather in Drake Bay

Fri

31°

Sat

30°

Sun

29°

Know before you go

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°26

Feb

30°21

Mar

30°27

Apr

30°29

May

29°31

Jun

29°30

Jul

29°31

Aug

28°31

Sep

28°30

Oct

28°31

Nov

28°30

Dec

29°28

Average 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

  1. Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

    national park

    3.9 km

  2. Sirena, Corcovado

    national park

    4 km

  3. Parque Nacional Corcovado

    national park

    4 km

  4. Península de Osa, Costa Rica

    arts and entertainment

    4.3 km

  5. 4.3 km

Getting there

Drake Bay Airport · 0 km

Frequently asked Questions

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