Drake Bay: Explore Drake Bay as a Local Beach Hike Guided｜Costa Rica

Drake Bay beach hike trail starts from the town and goes southward alternating between jungle paths and beaches. Soon after passing the main beach in Drake town, you will come across couple of hanging bridges. The initial sections of the trail are marked well with directions towards Cocalito Beach.

Drake Bay beach hike is primarily known for the San Josecito beach. Most travelers walk on this trail from Drake Bay to get till San Josecito, spend a nice day there and then return to Drake. A lighter version of this hike is till Playa Cocalito, which is the first beach on the trail.

The beach hike trail will give you the chance to meet many residents of the jungle.

Come across a bunch of capuchin monkeys hanging out on the trees next to the trails or a group of scarlet macaws feeding on the fruits of an avocado tree. You can also spot birds, howler monkeys, sloths, iguanas and lizards.