RSSCosta Rica's underwater wonders range from coastal coral reefs to offshore islands. These varied dive spots contain diverse and beautiful marine life that includes giant manta rays, timid sea turtles, colorful angel fish, intricate coral formations, psychedelic sea slugs, spiny puffer fish, delicate sea fans, curious dolphins and, on rare occasions, whales.
Diving on the southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica can be simply described as spectacular. Twelve miles west of Drake bay, the small island of Caño has a protected biological reserve by the Costa Rican Government and the water surrounding the island is extremely pristine and teeming with life. Caño Island offers some of the most exciting diving with a wide variety of marine life.
The most memorable encounters occur with the pelagics that inhabit the area and porpoises, schools of rays and white tip reef sharks can be seen on many dives. On almost every dive, large schools of fish swimming around and overhead blocking the sunlight and creating an underwater eclipse. The elusive whale shark and the shy hammerhead are also often spotted in the area. Water visibility is good and can range from 45-90 feet. Temperatures hover in the upper seventies to low eighties throughout the year and provide for an exquisite diving experience.
Scuba diving, snorkeling, and rainforest adventure in Costa Rica can also be found with Jinetes De Osa. Jinetes De Osa, located in the tiny community of Drake Bay, Costa Rica, is a friendly beachside retreat one hours boat ride down the jungle lined banks of the Sierpe River. </
