Deep Diving in the Offshore Pinnacles of Veinte Seis, Costa Rica
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Do you think you have explored all the dive sites of Costa Rica? Wait until you get to an offshore reef miles away from the mainland. Discovered by…
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Our articles about scuba diving in Costa Rica: where to dive, what you will see and how to plan it.
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The Ballistic Nature of Costa Rica’s Triggerfish
Sea Life
Inhabiting the worlds tropical and subtropical waters, triggerfish is composed of about 40 species where most of them are brightly colored with…
Artificial Reef Projects in Costa Rica
Scuba Diving
The artificial reef project in Costa Rica started in the 1980’s where used tires are bundled together forming a huge underwater structure for corals…
Night Diving in Costa Rica
Dive Companies
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be underwater during night? There’s only one way to find out: Let’s go night diving. Some people have said…
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…
Deep Dive Certification – What is it?
Dive Companies
Not thrilled anymore of diving at 18 meters (60 feet) max and wish to explore deeper sites? Then try deep diving. But before you proceed, you must be…
Lobsters of Costa Rica
Scuba Diving
Yes, we know you love to eat this delicious, tasty, highly-priced seafood dish. But we also know that you want to see them alive underwater during…
Eels of Costa Rica
Sea Life
Easily mistaken as sea snakes, eels are actually elongated fish measuring from the smallest 5cm to the largest 4meters and weighs from lightest 30…
Scuba Dive Costa Rica
Dive Companies
Located in Playa Flamingo in Guanacaste, Scuba Dive Costa Rica is a PADI Dive Center that services the areas of Tamarindo, Langosta, Grande, Conchal…
Aquacenter Diving
Dive Companies
Coming from an International Group of Companies that specializes in Diving, Aquacenter Diving is now operating in Costa Rica and registered as a PADI…
Artificial Reefs made from Old Tires – A Bad Idea
Scuba Diving
The invention of tires has made car travel more easier and smoother but when tires are worn out, having an average life span of 50,000 miles, they…
Is it possible to make an Artificial Reef out of Costa Rica’s Electrical Grid Waste?
Scuba Diving
Coral reefs start its life cycle as a floating organism called zoaea wandering the seas until it reaches a certain time that it needs to settle down…
What is a Healthy Coral Reef System?
Scuba Diving
“To dive in a healthy reef”, that’s what most divers dream of. We often use this term to describe how beautiful a dive site can be. But technically…
Buceo Gavilana Dive Centre
Dive Companies
Located 2 kilometers from the beach in a place called Las Delicias near the entrance of Playa Garza Cerca de Nosara in Guanacaste, Buceo Gavilana…
Nitrox Diving in Costa Rica
Dive Companies
When we go diving and use our conventional scuba tanks, we are just like breathing air but in a compressed form. Comprising 78% of nitrogen, the air…
Scuba Diving the Atlantic Coast of Costa Rica
Areas
The Caribbean in general is known for its excellent scuba diving, and Costa Rica’s eastern side has some excellent dive sites. The history of Limon…
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…
Scuba Dive for Longer by Practising Yoga
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving for longer periods of time requires good breathing techniques to avoid chewing up your oxygen quickly. If you’re a beginner, then yoga…
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…
Curu Park of the Southern Nicoya Peninsula
Scuba Diving
The farm was established in 1933 by Frederico Schutt and it is still a family owned biological reserve. In 1974 part of the hacienda was taken over…
Scuba Diving the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica
Scuba Diving
Costa Rica is fast becoming one of the best locations for scuba diving in the world. There are abundant schools of fish, exotic species of marine…
Best Dive Companies in Costa Rica
Scuba Diving
Costa Rica is known to be one of the scuba diving locations in the world. What compliments the natural beauty and unique wildlife of this area is the…
Marine Life on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica
Areas
Costa Rica is known for its beauty and majestic waters which bring scuba divers to explore the “Rich Coast”. Costa Rica offers underwater exploration…
Scuba Diving in Costa Rica
Scuba Diving
Costa Rica is known to be a tourist paradise with its peculiar wildlife and natural rainforests. Located in Central America, this place has also been…
Costa Rica Marine Life
Scuba Diving
Costa Rica is known for its beauty and majestic waters which bring scuba divers to explore the “Rich Coast”. Costa Rica offers underwater exploration…
Costa Rica Scuba Diving Safaris
Scuba Diving
Divers with a love for the exotic and a particular interest in fish and the occasional shipwreck will find Costa Rica’s waters exactly what they’re…
Diving Courses in Costa Rica
Scuba Diving
As you look forward to your Costa Rica diving vacation, you may be considering taking some diving lessons during your stay. There are numerous diving…
PADI Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving
You may have heard the term PADI related to scuba diving. You may even hold a PADI scuba diving certification without really knowing what PADI is or…
Costa Rica Marine Life, Pacific Side
Scuba Diving
Travelers looking for a new exotic coastal location find their answer with Costa Rica. It is located in Central America and is a lost paradise. For…
Scuba Diving Equipment
Scuba Diving
The right scuba diving equipment is absolutely essential, whether you are a beginning diver or an advanced diver. Every piece must fit right…
Scuba Diving for Beginners
Scuba Diving
Congratulations on taking the leap and learning to dive. You may not be quite sure what to expect, so this brief overview of scuba diving for…