Wildlifeof Costa Rica
Wildlife in Drake Bay & Cano Island
Puntarenas
A remote bay on the north-west of the Osa Peninsula and the usual launch point for boat trips to San Pedrillo and Sirena in Corcovado. Boats also run to Cano Island for snorkelling and to look for dolphins, humpback whales in season, and seabirds.
Highlights
- Boat trips to Corcovado
- Humpback whales and dolphins
- Scarlet macaws on the coast
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
Sub-locations
Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Drake Bay & Cano Island?
- Top wildlife targets in Drake Bay & Cano Island include Scarlet Macaw, Humpback Whale, Pantropical Spotted Dolphin, Common Bottlenose Dolphin, Brown Booby, Magnificent Frigatebird, Yellow-bellied Sea Snake and Mantled Howler. Highlights: Boat trips to Corcovado.
- Where is Drake Bay & Cano Island?
- Drake Bay & Cano Island is in Puntarenas, Costa Rica (about 8.72°, -83.67°).
- What are the highlights of Drake Bay & Cano Island?
- Boat trips to Corcovado, Humpback whales and dolphins and Scarlet macaws on the coast.