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    Drake Bay Wilderness Resort, Refugio de Vida Silvestre Punta Río Claro

    Drake Bay Wilderness Resort

    Luxury Lodge · Refugio de Vida Silvestre Punta Río Claro, Costa Rica

    Ultra luxury
    PlnrScore 67
    Best time
    Feb
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
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    Drake Bay Wilderness Resort is a hotel near Refugio de Vida Silvestre Punta Río Claro.

    Why stay at Drake Bay Wilderness Resort

    • 80 mammal species recorded nearby
    • Night drives offered
    • Pool or spa to rest between drives

    Rooms & inclusions

    Night drives

    Offered

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    Eco credentials

    Built with the purpose to preserve nature.

    Activities
    Birding, Spa
    Amenities
    Swimming Pool, Pool, Spa, Wi-Fi, Restaurant, Bar, Laundry, Laundry Service, Library, Fitness
    Dietary options
    Gluten-free available, flexible with other requests.

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    2,715

    Species

    80

    Mammals

    321

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Common Basilisk692 sightings
    • Scarlet Macaw649 sightings
    • Scarlet-rumped Tanager470 sightings
    • Central American White-faced Capuchin458 sightings
    • Yellow-throated Toucan416 sightings
    • Central American Spider Monkey323 sightings
    • Baird's Tapir305 sightings
    • Giant Toad294 sightings
    • Osa Anole277 sightings

    Best time to stay at Drake Bay Wilderness Resort

    Best months:
    February
    Jan
    Good26°C100mm
    Feb
    Great27°C48mm
    Mar
    Good27°C99mm
    Apr
    Fair26°C239mm
    May
    Fair26°C417mm
    Jun
    Fair25°C591mm
    Jul
    Fair25°C493mm
    Aug
    Fair25°C555mm
    Sep
    Fair25°C496mm
    Oct
    Fair25°C744mm
    Nov
    Fair24°C711mm
    Dec
    Fair25°C249mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest town

    Drake Bay

    Nearest airport

    Drake Bay Airport (DRK)

    9 km from the park

    International airport

    Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

    157 km from the park

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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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