We spent 4 nights at Cabinas El Mirador in April before heading to Corcovado from Puerto Jimenez. We arrived after a slightly hairy trip by boat from Sierpe (extra high tide so the waves were much bigger than 'normal'). after the beach landing we were met by someone to help with the bags and Michael was on the road with... More

First off, Michael is slightly crazy but in a good way and couldn't be more helpful. You get used to meals being at 6:41 :) We stayed three nights at the end of our holiday and it was a perfect end. All meals are included, we arrived just after lunch and were made a sandwich, and on our last day... More

First of all, forget about the worrying bad reviews. This is the place to go in Drake Bay for the best value. On the first look, 46$ per person appears to be pricy, but its not. It includes 3 very good meals which are worth at least 35$ (in Drake Bay). Yes, you can stay in Drake village for 15$,... More

Have been visiting here every year since 2005, and seen all the changes. The view is the best, the homemade meals are always tasty and healthy, with vegetarian options, and the tours are excellent, with knowledgeable and fun guides. The surf lulling you to sleep at night, the macaws and parakeets waking you at dawn with their flyovers, and all... More

We stayed here for the first part of our honeymoon and could not have been happier! The room was simple, but clean and beautiful. It had an AMAZING view of the ocean... so nice to go to sleep with the sound of the waves and watch the sun rise and set from the balcony. The food was EXCELLENT. Meals are... More

Drake Bay is quite simply a wonderful place. The day trip to Cano Island was great as was the day trip to Corcovado National Park. The best thing for me about El Mirador was that it wasn't the plastic, sterile experience that clearly you get in some other places nearby. Other reviewers have used the word 'rustic' to describe the... More

The rooms are more like nice sheds and you can hear everyone around you so privacy isn't great. It was also unbearable hot and humid at night. However, the meals provided were tasty and dinner times were very sociable, which was really nice. The views are great and the look out is a nice place to sit in a hammock... More

Yes, this is rustic... Drakes Bay is a rustic location... so relax and enjoy this amazing place. To say the view is stunning is an understatement. It is a challenge to get there for sure, but it's truly a wonderful experience to stay there. Isis is so helpful... the food is great and plentiful. You meet so many great people.... More

We just got back from El Mirador and LOVED it! The views were better than some of the places that were triple the price!! Isis and her staff were amazing, as was the food. The ocean views were spectacular and the hammock area had a great view as well. What a great value for what we got, in addition to... More