Field notes

Drake Bay or Uvita for Corcovado?

Drake Bay is closer to the park; Uvita is easier to reach from the highway.

Updated: October 29, 2026. Listings, schedules and prices change; always confirm on the booking page.

Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula (network archive image) · Photo: Network archive (stand-in)

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	Drake Bay	Uvita
Getting there	Boat from Sierpe or a small plane	On the Costanera highway
Boat to the park	Shorter	Longer
Lodging	Lodges, many all-inclusive	Wide range

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Drake BayViator

Pacheco Tours - Corcovado National Park Sirena from Drake Bay

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Southern PacificViator

Corcovado National Park San Pedrillo Station from Uvita

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