2026-10-205 min read
Boat from Sierpe to Drake Bay: Official Schedule, Fares & Travel Tips
Complete guide to the taxi boat between Sierpe and Drake Bay: departures (11:30 AM & 4:00 PM), $25 USD fare, La Perla del Sur dock, and online booking.
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Sierpe Travel Blog & Guides
Travel tips, official boat schedules to Drake Bay, Corcovado tours, and secure parking in Sierpe.
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2026-10-205 min read
Where to Leave Your Car in Sierpe: 24/7 Secure Parking Guide
Taking the boat to Drake Bay? Leave your car or camper in our 24/7 guarded parking in Sierpe for $8 USD/night. Free parking included with day tours.
2026-10-206 min read
Sirena vs San Pedrillo Station: Which Should You Choose in Corcovado National Park?
Comparison between Sirena ($140 USD) and San Pedrillo ($133 USD) in Corcovado. Wildlife viewing, pumas in San Pedrillo, waterfalls, prices, and booking.
2026-10-205 min read
Sierpe Mangrove Boat Tour: Exploring the Térraba-Sierpe Wetland
Explore the Térraba-Sierpe Wetland by boat for $66 USD. Daily departures from 6:00 AM, crocodiles, monkeys, exotic birds, drinks, and free parking.
2026-10-207 min read
How to Get to Sierpe, Costa Rica: Driving, Bus & Shuttle Guide
Complete travel guide to Sierpe by rental car, Tracopa public bus, and shuttles. Airalo eSIM, EV charging stations, ATMs, and gas stations en route.
2026-10-217 min read
Humpback Whales & Calves in Costa Rica: Size, Weight, Habits & Baby Whales at Caño Island
Discover humpback whale size (up to 40 tons) and newborn calves (1.5 tons). Nursing habits, acoustic whispers, and whale watching seasons in Costa Rica.
2026-10-216 min read
Baird's Tapir in Corcovado: Size, Weight, Prehensile Trunk & Rainforest Habits
Learn about Baird's tapir in Corcovado: up to 700 lbs and 8 ft long. Discover Central America's largest mammal, prehensile proboscis, and beach habits.
2026-10-216 min read
The Puma in Corcovado & San Pedrillo: Size, Weight, Agility & Hunting Habits
Discover the wild puma in Corcovado: up to 8 feet long and 180 lbs. Leaping prowess, purring communication, and hunting habits in San Pedrillo.
2026-10-216 min read
The Scarlet Macaw in Corcovado & Sierpe: Size, Wingspan, Lifelong Mating & Habits
Learn about the scarlet macaw: 38 inches long with a 4-foot wingspan. Lifelong pairs, powerful crushing beaks, and habits in Corcovado and Sierpe.
2026-10-216 min read
The American Crocodile in Sierpe: Size, Weight, 3,700 psi Bite & Mangrove Habits
Learn about the American crocodile in Sierpe: up to 16 ft long and 1,100 lbs. 3,700 psi bite force, salt-excreting glands, and river basking habits.
2026-10-216 min read
Sloths in Sierpe & Corcovado: Size, Weight, 2 vs 3 Toes & Mangrove Life
Learn the differences between 2-toed and 3-toed sloths: size (up to 20 lbs), 30-day digestion, swimming skills, and habits in Sierpe and Corcovado.
2026-10-215 min read
The Tamandua Anteater in Costa Rica: Size, Golden Vest, Steel Claws & Mangrove Habits
Learn about the northern tamandua: 40-inch total length, 16-inch sticky tongue, and tree-climbing claws. Biology and habits in Sierpe and Corcovado.
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The 4 Monkeys of Costa Rica in Corcovado & Sierpe: Sizes, Intelligence & Habits
Discover all 4 monkey species of Costa Rica: Squirrel, Capuchin, Howler, and Spider monkey. Sizes, tool use, howling acoustics, and habits in Corcovado.
2026-10-215 min read
Green Iguanas & Spiny-Tailed Lizards in Sierpe: Size, Third Eye & River Habits
Discover green iguanas (up to 6.5 ft) and black spiny-tailed lizards in Sierpe: parietal third eye, 50-foot river leaps, and habits in Costa Rica.
2026-10-215 min read
The White-Nosed Coati in Corcovado & Sierpe: Size, Weight, Bands & Habits
Learn about the white-nosed coati: 4 feet long and up to 15 lbs. 180° reversible ankles, antenna-like tails, matriarchal bands, and Corcovado habits.
2026-10-215 min read
The Boa Constrictor in Sierpe & Corcovado: Size, Weight, Myths & Mangrove Habits
Learn about the boa constrictor in Sierpe: up to 9 feet long and 30 lbs. Non-venomous ambush hunter, infrared heat pits, and mangrove habits in Costa Rica.
2026-10-215 min read
The Yellow-Throated Toucan: Size, Weight, Thermal Beak & Rainforest Calls
Learn about the yellow-throated toucan: 22 inches long with an 8-inch bill. Biological thermal radiator, hollow bone structure, and calls in Costa Rica.
2026-10-215 min read
The Roadside Hawk in Costa Rica: Size, Wingspan, Eyesight & Hunting Habits
Learn about the roadside hawk: 15 inches long with a 31-inch wingspan. Telescopic raptor eyesight at 300 feet, changing iris colors, and river habits.
2026-10-215 min read
The Crested Owl in Costa Rica: Size, Weight, Silent Flight & Night Habits
Discover the crested owl: 17 inches long with a 3.3-foot wingspan. Long white ear tufts, zero-noise flight feathers, and night habits in Corcovado.