SCUBA DIVING
Scuba Diving at Caño Island:
Possible in combination with snorkelers - min. 4 divers and/or snorkelers!
Scuba Diving at Ballena Marine Park:
Best between December and April. Min. 4 divers!
Scuba Diving Package in Drake Bay:
2 dives, 2 nights and meals included!
Please note that diving conditions are depending on the weather!
CAÑO ISLAND DIVING
Departing early in the morning (6 am) from Hotel Villas Rio Mar through the Costanera road along the Pacific Ocean for about
90 minutes to get to Sierpe town, where we will take 30 minutes for breakfast in 'Oleaje Sereno' restaurant (not included).
After breakfast we will be taking a comfortable boat for an hour and 15 minutes to Caño Island National Park through the biggest mangrove
swamps in Central America, chances to spot up to 4 species of monkeys, crocodiles, snakes, a great variety of birds and
also one of the biggest islands in Costa Rica (Violines Island).
From the Sierpe river mouth to the island you will get a view of the most scenic places in the country like Drake bay and
Marenco Biological Reserve. There will be chances to spot the humpback, pilot and killer whales.
When we get to the island you will go scuba diving with professional guides. You can do 2 dives!
Also you can walk the trails at the island.
Ending the trails at the ranger's station we set you up whit a delicious picnic lunch surrounded by the
richest natural atmosphere. After that spectacular journey we come back to
Sierpe and you will enjoy a mini tour into the Siepre Mangrove Swamp looking for snakes, crocodiles, birds, etc.
We will be arriving at Hotel Villas Rio Mar late evening.
Caño Island Dive Sites:
El Bajo Del Diablo: (The Depth of the Devil)
El Bajo Del Diablo known as the Depth of the Devil is the best site by far which consist of a huge area sub-divided
into many secluded sites. The towering rock pinnacles range from over 150 ft to just under 20 ft which provides one
of the best sites to encounter Moray eel, Mantas, Spotted Eagle Rays and more than 4 different species of eels.
Its incredible maze of peaks and valleys is the home of Groupers, Snappers and Amberjack reaching 70lb and
gives divers a chance to swim amongst enormous schools of tuna, barracuda, reef sharks and scores of tropical fish.
Cueva Del Tiburon: (Shark Cave)
Cueva Del Tiburon known as the Shark Cave is surrounded by beautiful white tip reef sharks. Other inhabitants of
the area include angels, butterfly, damsels, parrot fish, moorish idols, lobsters, puffers, sturgeon fish. Occasional visitors
like the mantas and stingrays can also be found in this area which adds to a lifetime experience for any diver.
Los Arcos: (The Arches)
Los Arcos or The Arches are made up of unique rock formations formed in the shape of arches. Divers can swim through
these towering underwater arches and see fish life similar to the Shark Cave due to its close proximity.
El Barco: (The wreck)
El Barco has no wreck here but is referred as the wreck. It is made up of a variety of rock formations with areas with the
most plentiful hard corals. The large array of fish life provides divers opportunities to encounter white tip reef sharks, manta
rays and occasional sea turtles.
Paraiso: (Paradise)
Paraiso or Paradise is famous for its abundant marine life which offers divers the experience to encounter whitetip sharks,
schools of big groupers, snappers, tuna and its many smaller species of tropical fish.
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Tour duration: 6 am to 6 pm
Tour includes: Land & boat Transportation, bi-lingual guide, park entrance, diving equipment and lunch.
Tour Price Caño Island Diving: $ 145 p/p (2 tanks) - min. 4 divers/snorkelers (snorkeling $ 95 p/p).
Highlights:
- Scuba Diving in the world's riches waters!
- Underwater wildlife
- Excellent boats and experienced English speaking guides
- Scenery
- Exploring Pacific Ocean
- Change to spot dolphins, whales, sea turtles, etc
- Breathtaking Diving experience!
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What to bring:
- diving licence/certificate
- Underwater Camara / film
- Binoculars
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Swimsuite
- Hat / cap
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