Panama and Costa Rica january

[Bert_H]

Hi all,

I am planning a dive trip to Panama and Costa Rica the first weeks of january. I am getting Open Water certification in Bocas del Toro first, it is not supposed to be the best place that time of the season, but given my budget I have little other choice. After that I wanted to do some diving in Costa Rica. Anyone has any ideas on what the best dive sites are for that time of the year, and given the fact that I cannot go deeper than 18m?

Many thanks!

Bert

 

[Geodivegirl]

Hey Bert.
At that time of year the best diving is on the pacific coast. There are a few different places that you could go. Playa del coco, Manuel Antonio or Drake Bay. The nicest diving I have experienced is down in Isla Cano in the south near Drake Bay but its a bit out of the way to get to. Maybe staying in Manuel Antonio and then take a day trip down there. That way you get all the other different land activities like rafting, zip lining etc. Depends what you want.

 

[Deep Blue DIving]

Around Playas del Coco you'll find the biggest variety of dive sites and marine life. Here you'll see the best stuff above 60 ft. All the dive operator on one web site: CRDP, the Association of Costa Rica Dive Professionals. We make Costa Rica a safe dive destination.

 

[Rich Coast Diving]

Yup like they said check out CRDP, the Association of Costa Rica Dive Professionals. We make Costa Rica a safe dive destination. and you have a selection of one of the best dive centers in Costa Rica

Have fun!