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Drake Bay, Costa Rica
Bahía Drake Airport– DRKDrake Bay, Costa Rica
The fastest and most hassle-free way to get to Drake Bay in Costa Rica is through the Bahía Drake Airport (DRK), a public airport on the coast 2 miles northeast of Agujitas de Drake, the largest village in the area. It is operated by Costa Rica's Directorate General of Civil Aviation and it serves Bahía Drake, a known tourist destination in Osa Canton, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. The airport also carries the name Drake Bay Airport.
Best Time to Visit
The Bahía Drake Airport has recently undergone renovations and new facilities were inaugurated in January 2019 and since then till July, there has been 12,727 passenger traffic or almost twice as many passengers using the airport than in 2018. Two domestic airlines offer several daily flights to Drake Bay from Juan Santamaria International Airport. The terminal is still a small building but it is now more modern. There is one asphalt runway used for taking off and landing of smaller aircraft. The nature attractions of Playa Tortuga, Uvita and San Gerardo de Dota are within easy reach from DRK Airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Bahia Drake Airport is about 1 mile from most hotels in the area but there are a few which are conveniently located much nearer to DRK Airport like the Hotel Jhazmin Aeropuerto, which is just walking distance. The Hotel Pirate Cove is 11 minutes away. The Aguila De Osa Rainforest & Marine Adventure Lodge is just 2.66 miles away, and offers a scenic riverview as well as stunning nature views in your very own terrace. The Hotel Las Caletas Lodge offers bungalow stays with fans and balcony that makes you feel one with nature.
The Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) is 30 miles away from Drake Bay and it serves Buenos Aires City in the Puntarenas Province.
On this page it is easy to search for Drake Bay, Costa Rica airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Drake Bay, Costa Rica (DRK) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the DRK airport. Most of these DRK hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Drake Bay, Costa Rica motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the DRK airport are Marino Ballena National Park, Arco Beach, and Marino Ballena National Park.
