Advice on Diving Near Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

[humanFish]

Hi,

I'll be going to Costa Rica soon and would love some advice regarding good operators and must see dive sites

I'll be staying in Tulemar Gardens(Manuel Antonio).

All info appreciated!

Thanks,

jim

 

[humanFish]

Anyone....????:blinking:

 

[cephalopod2]

Jim if you try a search you should come up with some helpful info. E.g. there was a recent thread on your exact question here http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/central-america/508385-costa-rica-diving.html?highlight=Manuel+Antonio

Hopefully someone will eventually post about their experiences to help the next person who asks.

 

[ScubabunnyCR]

IN the area you have 2 choices, diving isla del caño which is a full day trip or a half day local trip. conditions can vary locally so best thing to do is ring up Oceans Unlimited when you arrive and you can get a true idea on what the conditions are like at that time. Happy bubbling!

 

[Costa Reefing]

Several companies and charter boats do day trips out to Caño island in the south, if you cant go there I would suggest you save your money although YMMV.

This time of the year most of the diving is done up north around Cocos beach. The Bat islands are a popular trip around this time to go see the bull sharks

 

[dolesorchard]

I wouldn't waste my time or money diving around Quepos. Isla del Cano can be outstanding, it was very disappointing on our last trip, but we can only travel in winter. The best points of approach are from Uvita/Ojochal or better yet Drake Bay.