Caño Island Snorkeling & Diving

Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific coast showcases a natural gem, spanning 300 hectares of land and serving as a refuge for many marine species not found anywhere else along the Pacific coast. It is the second-best diving and snorkeling spot in Costa Rica.

The area contains coral reefs and the visibility of the water can reach up to 20 meters deep (65 feet), which makes it easy to spot the abundant marine wildlife as sea turtles, stingrays, manta rays, moray eels, barracuda, tuna, reef sharks and snappers.

| Mar 28, 2025

Caño Island Snorkeling & diving

“Amazing. Excellent tour and tour guides. We saw so many turtles, sting rays, sharks…” 

Those are the reviews from our guests after their trip to Cano Island.    

Considered one of the best diving and snorkeling sites in this region, Cano Island is a protected reserve with sightings of species such as manta rays, white-tipped sharks, red snappers, butterfly fish, surgeonfish, parrotfish, and many more. 

Disclaimer: Divers will need an open water license or certification. Snorkeling is for the whole family! 

Tour Description

  • Ground transportation
  • Boat transportation
  • Park entrance fee
  • A professional guide (speaking both Spanish and English)
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Life jacket
  • Raincoat
  • Lunch

 

  • Sunblock
  • Long sleeve shirt
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Sandals
  • Sunglasses
  • Sea sickness medicine (if applicable)
  • (Water) camera

 

  • The boat ride to the island may be rough.  Prepare for sun or rain exposure and possible choppy waves.  
  • Divers will need certification from an accredited diving program.  
  • This is a full day trip, well worth it!  

Tour Reservations & Questions

Will you require a Transfer from San Jose? Another location?