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TRANSPORTATION
Drake Bay is a remote place, and it is why it is such a special place
HOW TO GET TO DRAKE BAY?
BY CAR
The last 25 kilometers (17 miles) are unpaved. You don't need a 4WD car because the road are well maintained.
Itinerary :
From Palmar Norte, follow the road 2 in direction of Panama.
Arriving in Chacarita, turn right on the road 245, in direction of Puerto-Jimenez.
Arriving in Rincon, turn right on the unpaved road in direction of Drake Bay.
25 kilometers laters, welcome in Paradise.
BY BOAT
Between Sierpe and Drake Bay, there is a ferry service twice a day, in each way.
The boat ride is wonderful, as your are following the Sierpe River, and navigating through the Terraba-Sierpe Wetland, before reaching the Pacific Coast close to the bay of Drake.
Ferry Schedule From Sierpe :
- Departure at 11am and 4pm
Ferry Schedule From Drake Bay :
- Departure at 7:30am and 2:30pm
Price : 20$
BY PLANE
Between San Jose and Drake Bay, there is two flight per day, each way.
The flight is amazing, as you are in a small plane during 50min, and as you can enjoy the nice view on the pacific cost. You will even see the famous whale tail shaped beach of the Marino Ballena National Parc of Uvita.
Sansa Airline is the company operating between San Jose and Drake Bay.
Plane Schedule From San Jose :
- Departure at 8:10am, arrive at 9am
- Departure at 3:05pm, arrive at 3:55pm
Plane Schedule From Drake Bay :
- Departure at 9:10am, arrive at 10am
- Departure at 4:05pm, arrive at 5:55pm
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