Is Costa Rica good for scuba diving?

Is Costa Rica good for beginning divers? Yes! Diving off the Southern Caribbean Coast is great for beginning divers because the coral reefs act as protective barriers. There is also a lot to explore for more advanced divers as there is a lot of unchartered water here.

Where can you scuba dive in Costa Rica?

COSTA RICA DIVE AREAS

• Catalina Islands.
• Bat Islands.
• Tortuga Islands.
• Isla del Cano.
• Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge.
• Tamarindo.

Can you scuba dive in the Pacific Ocean?

The Pacific Ocean is rightly known as a scuba-diving mecca. The Pacific Ocean reaches staggering depths of over 30,000 feet (10,000-plus m), and is home to between 20,000 and 30,000 islands. And boasting Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia, the South Pacific is therefore a diver’s dream destination.

Can you scuba dive in Costa Rica without certification?

If you ever wondered if you need to be certified to go scuba diving in Costa Rica, you do not. Many scuba diving companies in Costa Rica offer what they call a “discovery dive” which is specifically for people who don’t have their certification.

Does Costa Rica have clear water?

There are a lot of rivers in Costa Rica. The only remaining rivers in Costa Rica that often run clear to the sea flow on the Osa Peninsula in areas with rugged terrain, like the Río Agujas in Drake Bay or the Río Claro at Punta Marenco. Follow the coral if you want to find the clear water away from river mouths.

How much does it cost to scuba dive in Costa Rica?

PADI Diver Courses in Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Where is the best diving in the South Pacific?

Best Diving in the South Pacific

• Volivoli Beach Resort, Fiji.
• Beqa Lagoon Resort Dive Centre, Fiji.
• Taveuni Dive Resort, for Rainbow Reef, Taveuni, Fiji.
• Dive Munda, Solomon Islands.
• Uepi Island Resort.
• MV Bilikiki, Solomon Islands.
• Hideaway Island Resort, Port Vila, Vanuatu.
• Pacific Dive at Espiritu Hotel, Santo, Vanuatu.

Is Fiji good for diving?

With its world-famous hospitality, Fiji is perfect for all ages and divers of any experience level. The main diving season in Fiji is from April to October but diving is possible year-round. Visibility is best during the winter, from July to September, when the water temperature is about 68 F (20 C).

How much does scuba certification cost in Costa Rica?

This option takes 3 days to complete the course with us – $350.

Is the Pacific Ocean warm in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica’s northern Pacific coast is also known as the Gold Coast thanks to a dry and warm climate, beautiful beaches, and a laid-back lifestyle.

Can you see whale sharks in Costa Rica?

While not overly common, whale sharks are found in our waters off of Costa Rica. The best part about it, you never know where they are going to show up. We have had sightings at the Catalinas, Bat Islands as well as the diving in the Gulf de Papagayo. It is a great little dive site next to the famous Monkey Head!