📌 We jumped on our early shuttle tired and not overly keen but as we drifted in and out of sleep we realised we had somehow scored a private shuttle to Sierpe and therefore the ride was super smooth and quick. Sierpe was a town on the river which we were going to cruise down in order to get to Drake Bay, our starting point to access Corcovado National Park. We arrived early in Sierpe, eating some breaky and expecting to wait around for hours, however soon enough the captain of the boat asked us if we wanted to get an earlier ferry and off we went.
📌 The ferry was a beautiful ride, a wide river lined with dense rainforest and mangroves as far as the eye could see. The river was smooth and it was basically another private transport. We soon reached the ocean and landed in Drake Bay, which in these parts meant no dock and simply jumping out at knee height with suitcases and bags straight onto the sand.
📌 Drake bay is an isolated place, a small town with a long dirt road in and out. It gives vibes of small rural Aus towns but just in a secluded coastal rainforest. It had a lovely cafe that was very local which gave us plenty of opportunities to spot some gorgeous native birds. We also enjoyed a walk to some nearby beaches through the forest, keeping an eye out for wildlife as we went. The weather was humid and sticky, but it was a lovely place that felt very immersed in nature.
📌 After the jungle overnight experience we returned to Drake Bay for some relaxation and a much needed shower. We enjoyed the sunset on the balcony and found a nice local restaurant doing Thai curries which was a delicious change in cuisine. These few days were a very unique part of the world and something definitely worth experiencing for nature.Read more
Jan 11–13 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C