Drake Bay

Horseback Riding

rainforest tree

We heard wonderful things about the horseback riding excursion the first time we were here. We decided if we were ever going to try it — Steve’s ridden horses before, I haven’t — that this is where we would do it. 

Drake Bay Beach Hike

Cocolito Beach

We did this hike when we were here in 2015 also. This time we went further — past Cocolito beach, but not quite to Caletas beach — and it was more exciting. It didn’t seem as difficult this year.

Corcovado National Park

bird in tree

At long last, we get to Sirena in Corcovado National Park! You can only visit the park with a guide and you can only get there by hiking, a boat tour, or an expensive flight. 

Drake Bay

boats on Sierpe river

This gateway to Corcovado National Park is one of our rare repeat stops … because we missed Corcovado the first time! It also has one our favorite places to stay. We spent four nights here.

Finca Maresia

guide scope in rain

Part of the entertainment in Drake Bay was just hanging around on the deck at our hotel watching wildlife. 

Drake Bay

sunset over the hotel

Getting to Drake Bay is an adventure in itself. We took a taxi and then a boat ride down the river to get to this gateway to Corcovado National Park. And one our favorite places to stay. We spent three nights here on this trip.