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The Scuba.cr editors are divers who have explored Costa Rica's Pacific and Caribbean coasts since 2011. We check dive operators, sites and conditions against official sources and first-hand reports, and we don't accept payment to be listed or ranked.

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Discovery Beach House

Accommodation

Discovery Beach House is located at the edge of Manuel Antonio National Park on the Central Pacific Coast. This place is perfect for those who are…

Jungla del Jaguar Hostel

Accommodation

Located next to the Corcovado National Park, Jungla del Jaguar Hostel has a warm, cordial ambiance with a very convenient location, in the province…

Flamingo Marina Resort

Areas

Flamingo Marina Resort is situated in Playa Flamingo, on the North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, in the province of Guanacaste. Perched on top of a…

Barceló Tambor Beach hotel

Accommodation

Located on Playa Tambor – Puntarenas , is a jewel on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, Barceló Tambor Beach hotel is an all-inclusive three…

Sirenas Diving Costa Rica

Dive Companies

Sirenas Diving Costa Rica is situated in the province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Nestled in the Playas del Coco or Playa Hermosa area of the Gulf of…

Copa De Arbol

Accommodation

Copa De Arbol, a luxurious beachfront eco-resort, is situated amongst 70 acres of pristine rainforest reserve along the South Pacific coastline. If…

Hotel Sugar Beach

Accommodation

Hotel Sugar Beach, a 4-leaf boutique hotel, is situated on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in the Guanacaste Province, a Northwestern region of Costa…

Selva Bananito Lodge and Preserve

Accommodation

Nestled in a pristine region of Costa Rica’s Caribbean area, the Selva Bananito Lodge and Preserve is today an extraordinary example for eco-tourism.…

Cocozuma Traveler

Areas

Cocozuma Traveler, an adventure company, is located in Montezuma. Montezuma is a tourist-oriented beach town in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. This town is…

Inner Space Yoga and Scuba Retreat

International Scuba

Inner Space Yoga and Scuba Retreat is situated above Ageria village, on the southern slopes of the Island of Paros, in the Cyclades islands. If you…

Utopia Village

International Scuba

Located in the Western Caribbean off the coast of Honduras, Utopia Village is a small Eco friendly dive resort. If you are seeking a place for…

Tiamo Resorts

International Scuba

Situated on South Andros Island in the Out Islands of the Bahamas, Tiamo Resorts is an exclusive slice of paradise in the heart of the Caribbean. You…

Hotel Jinetes de Osa

Accommodation

Situated in the isolated town of Drake Bay on the northern end of the Osa Peninsula, Hotel Jinetes de Osa is a beachside resort. Surrounded by rich…

Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa

Accommodation

The Flamingo Beach Resort sits on Playa Flamingo, on the northwest Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, north of Tamarindo. This resort is 41 km from the…

Tortuga Island

Areas

The Gulf of Nicoya’s archipelago tropical comprises several islands that are home to some of the most naturally bountiful spots in Costa Rica. The…

The History of Cocos Island

Areas

Costa Rica acquired Cocos Island in 1869. Between 1872 and 1874, the Costa Rican government ran a prison on the Coco Island. It also funded its own…

Scuba Dive Packages to Cocos Island

Areas

The island has around 20 dive zones all at a single destination, from shallow to challenging vertical valves, drift diving, deep pinnacles down under…

Common Species Seen at Cocos Island

Areas

For most travelers to Cocos Island, the pelagic ocean life is the main draw of the area. Since the area is a fascinating meeting point between the…

Rocket Frog Divers

Dive Companies

Rocket Frog Divers is located at Playa Ocotal which is only four kilometres outside of the popular beach town of Playas del Coco in Guanacaste Costa…

Why Do Devil Rays Jump?

Sea Life

If you have been out on a boat in the Gulf de Papagayo of Costa Rica, you may have witnessed a strange creature leaping from the water and coming…

Caño Island Photo Gallery

Areas

Caño Island is probably the best place you’ll ever dive in Costa Rica. Many compare it to Cocos Island, which costs $5000+ to travel to, but not…

Mad About Diving

Areas

Mad About Diving is located within walking distance to the entrance of the national park in Uvita, which is a beach town just south of Dominical. In…

Best Scuba Diving Packages in Costa Rica

Accommodation

Costa Rica has gained immense popularity for its scuba diving and retreat centers that are present along almost every coast. Here we review some of…

Other Sites We like

Scuba Diving

Scuba diving is a popular water sport all over the world, from hot climates to cold ones. Listed here are a few scuba sites that we like, as well as…

Humpback Whales

Sea Life

Costa Rica is known for its diverse wildlife and among the millions of species of fauna, Humpback Whales are one of the favorite species of people…