Scuba diving in Costa Rica is one of the most popular activities for residents and tourists alike. The coral reefs host an impressive variety of marine life and Costa Rica has several marine parks that are protected areas.

Dive Spots in Costa Rica

Cahuita National Park has the country’s largest reef (October to November) Isla del Coco has to be the most renowned among experienced divers. Anytime is a good time to visit the “Coco”, but the sea voyage alone takes 36 hours each way, so plan your vacation time wisely! Catalina and Murcielago Islands are off Costa Rica’s Northwest Pacific Coast and give divers the chance to see rays and sharks, also wreck dives are good here. Isla de Cano and the Golfo Dulce are virgin spots on the South Pacific coast of Costa Rica.