The Colorful Life of Costa Rica’s Nudibranch
Scuba Experiences
Diving in Costa Rica is known not just for the big stuff like manta rays and bull sharks but also for small creatures like the nudibranch which is…
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All You Need to Know about Cocos Island
Areas
Cocos Island in Costa Rica is now famous all over the world for several different reasons. It is said that Cocos Island actually used to be a popular…
Cocos Island, Costa Rica
Areas
Cocos Island is often rated one of the top 10 best places to scuba dive in the world, and was described by Jacques Couteau as “The most beautiful…
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…
Orca Whales
Sea Life
Killer whales, or Orcinus Orca, are a type of toothed oceanic dolphins that belong to the Family Delpinidae, a family of cetaceans. They are found in…
Cano Divers
Dive Companies
Cano Divers is a dive operation that is supported by Pirate Cove, a PADI International Resort Member. They are known to provide high quality of…
Deep Diving in the Offshore Pinnacles of Veinte Seis, Costa Rica
Dive Spots
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…
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…
Isla Tortuga Dive Club
Dive Companies
Isla Tortuga Dive Club is a scuba diving company in the Central Pacific tropical town of Montezuma, Costa Rica. The diving company is the only…
The Undersea Hunter Group
Areas
One of the world’s leading dive companies is the Undersea Hunter Group which focuses especially on live aboard diving to Cocos Island and Malpelo…
Oceans Unlimited Scuba Diving
Dive Companies
Oceans Unlimited Scuba Diving is a five-star dive resort associated with PADI located on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The dive center…
Rock Divers Costa Rica
Dive Companies
Located in Playas del Coco in Guanacaste Province, Rock Divers is one of the PADI Facilities in Costa Rica that offers Diver Certification Programs…
Dolphins of Costa Rica
Sea Life
During your stay in Costa Rica and maybe one of your sea adventures, you will surely see a dolphin jumping out of the water. If you happen to be in a…
The Great Whales of Costa Rica
Sea Life
Considered as one of the greatest and biggest animals ever to live in this planet, the evolution of whales can be traced back to its land-based…
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…
The Spanish Dancer Nudibranch
Sea Life
Common Name: Spanish Dancer Scientific Name: Hexabranchus sanguineus Max. Length: 60 centimeters Ave. Length: 20-30 centimeters Diet: Sponges and…
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…
Agua Rica Dive Center
Dive Companies
Since its early beginnings in 1994, this SSI and PADI facility has become an institution for scuba diving where it has been considered as one of the…
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…
Buzos de Aventura
Dive Companies
With a mission “to provide customers the best service of guided tours under the sea, training with international certification and diving equipment…
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…
The Costa Rica Dome
Areas
Famous as the home to the marvelous blue whales, the Costa Rica Dome is a biologically diverse offing site on the southern portion of the Pacific…
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…
Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Sea Life
Common Names: Hawksbill Sea Turtle / Tortuga Carey Latin Name: Eretmochelys imbricata Length: 62-114cm Weight: 45-68 Kg Diet: Omnivore Lifespan…
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 Cahuita Reef, Costa Rica
Areas
Costa Rica is a very small country which is located in Central America. The rainforests, exotic beaches and bright colors continue to bring travelers…
Nudibranchs
Sea Life
A widespread number of nudibranchs are found in the seas worldwide. They are a member of Nudiabranchia which is a group of marine gastropod mollusks.…
Pacific Seahorse
Sea Life
Seahorses are a type of fish that belong to the genus Hippocampus (derived from Greek words; hippos = horse, kampos= sea monster) of Syngnathidae…
Scorpion Fish, Costa Rica
Sea Life
The Pacific Ocean is host to a variety of different scorpion fish present in its waters. Scorpion fish belong to the family Scorpaenidae.
Sea Turtles of Costa Rica
Sea Life
Aside from sharks, manta rays, whales and schools of fish, what comes in to your mind if you think about the dive sites of Costa Rica are Sea…
Tamarindo Diving Center
Dive Companies
Managed by a PADI Instructor with experience coming from major dive destinations in the world, Tamarindo Diving Center is working to show people the…
SOS: Mantas in Distress off the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica
Sea Life
Manta rays (Manta birostris) or manta for short, are found all over the tropical waters of the world. But there are some places where the existence…
Aqua Center Diving
Dive Companies
The tropical country of Central America is famous for its spectacular scenery and wildlife. Recently, Costa Rica has become a rather preferred…
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…
Manta Rays
Sea Life
Costa Rica is flourishing with a varied wildlife, and when one goes to snorkel or scuba dives in the waters of Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, they…
What’s a Scuba Certification Program Like?
Scuba Certification
You just arrived home with a huge stack of booklets, all promising an unforgettable vacation of sun-drenched white sand beaches, kissed by the azure…
Scuba Diving Certification in Costa Rica
Scuba Certification
Situated in between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Costa Rica is bounded by a vast body of water where you can relax and enjoy in this…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Bull Shark
Sea Life
The bull shark is a medium to large-sized shark belonging to the family Carcharhinidae. Costa Rica is known to have schools of bull sharks living in…
A Mad Day of Diving at Caño Island
Areas
My girlfriend Yasmin and I, along with my partner at Anamaya, Joseph Mikrut, went for a day’s dive at Caño Island, which is just north of the Osa…
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…
Costa Rica Wreck Dives
Dive Spots
Like every other shore in the world, Costa Rica has its fair share of wrecks that attract fish, sharks, coral growth, and the inevitable schools of…
Docelunas – Live the Magical Underwater Life in Jaco’s Mesmeric Moonlight!
Areas
Location Docelunas is located in Jaco, which is the most popular surf beach town in Costa Rica and the easiest resort to reach from San Jose airport…
Nicoya Peninsula
Areas
The Nicoya Peninsula is a peninsula that is on the Pacific coast of a Central American country, Costa Rica. The remote peninsula is divided into two…
Scuba Dive the Bat Islands, Costa Rica
Dive Spots
The perfect getaway for the experienced diver is the majestic blue water around Costa Rica. Costa Rica is an island rich with outdoor adventures.…
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…
Flamingo Beach Resort Dive Center
Dive Companies
Flamingo Beach Resort is an exquisite dive resort in Playa Flamingo. Located in close proximity to Catalina and Bat Islands and other lesser known…
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…
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…
Flora and Fauna of Cocos Island Costa Rica
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Isla del Coco on the Cocos Island was declared a national park in 1978 and its status was reinforced in 1982. In 1984 the conservation area was grown…
La Isla del Coco – National Park Guide
Areas
Cocos Island is located off the coast of Costa Rica and is completely secluded bearing a ranger office that has a staff of caretakers. The island is…
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…
Freedive Costa Rica
Freediving
(EN) Freedive Costa Rica announces the opening of the first Freediving School in Costa Rica! Freediving SSI certification courses and workshops 10th…
Cano Island, Costa Rica
Dive Spots
Cano island is known as the best place to scuba dive in Costa Rica, except for Cocos Island. However, Cano is much more accessible, and there are…
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…
Punta Gorda Dive Site
Dive Spots
On the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica is a well-known dive site known as Punta Gorda. Located four miles (6 km) to the west of Playa Ocotal, the site is…
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…
Scuba Dive Isla Uvita (Limon)
Areas
Isla Uvita, just off from Limon, Costa Rica. Despite Costa Rica’s well-developed tourism industry, especially with regard to its natural beauty and…
Okeanos Aggressor Fleet
Areas
Okeanos Aggressor is a fleet designed to give scuba divers the best experience they have ever had while indulging in this hobby. The main purpose of…
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…
Riu Guanacaste -Explore the Little Known Secrets of Guanacaste’s Mesmeric Diving Spots
Areas
Location: Located in Guanacaste, Costa Rice the hotel rests on the banks of the Mata Palo Beach nestled by the jungles. Guanacaste is pleasant and…
Bottlenose Dolphins in Costa Rica
Sea Life
Many people believe that Costa Rica is known as the dolphin capital of the world. The reason for this is obvious considering the gorgeous Pacific…
Rich Coast Diving
Dive Companies
Rich Coast Diving is a well-established scuba diving company located in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste. The company was originally founded in 1993, but…
Reef Runner Divers
Areas
Reef Runner Divers is located in Puerto Viejo on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, and specializes in scuba adventures to the country’s best tropical…
Resort Divers (Papagayo Resort)
Dive Companies
Resort Divers of Costa Rica is a first class diving company which gives its guests an amazing trip including diving activities and full spa…
Sail Hibiscus & Gold Coast Charters
Dive Companies
Interested in getting the best of your experience of diving and snorkeling both? Check out Sail Hibiscus and the great packages they offer for…
Summer Salt Dive Center
Dive Companies
The Summer Salt Dive Center is a company that is very popular with divers and other professionals interested in seeing the rich exotic lands and…
Costa Rica Dive and Surf
Dive Companies
Costa Rica Dive and Surf is a dive shop located in Dominical, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The company offers different kinds of underwater…
Curu Dive Company
Dive Companies
Curu Dive Company is a Costa Rican tour organizer corporation that was established in 2000. It was initiated by a group of people who are descendants…
Deep Blue Diving Adventures
Dive Companies
Deep Blue Diving Adventures is the first PADI associated Gold Palm Resort in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste. Since 1998, the dive shop is offering…
Yellowfin Charters and Diving
Dive Companies
Yellowfin Charters and Diving is a fishing and dive company in Guanacate, Costa Rica. Founded in 2002, the well-known company has acquired a fleet of…
Costa Rica Adventure Divers
Dive Companies
Costa Rica Adventure Divers is a tour company located in Drake Bay, along the Osa Peninsula. The company offers various recreational aquatic…
Mystic Dive Center
Dive Companies
Mystic Dive Center is a foremost scuba diving school in Playa Ventanas Beach. The dive center offers several aquatic facilities that vary from…
Punta Uva Dive Center
Dive Companies
Punta Uva Dive Center is a scuba diving center located in Punta Uva along the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. The two-story company is standing right…
Herradura Divers
Dive Companies
Herradura Divers is the first premier dive resort in Playa Herradura, Jaco. The dive operator is affiliated with PADI, an international association…
Ocotal Diving
Dive Companies
Ocotal Diving is a PADI five-star Golden Palm Beach and Resort located in Ocotal in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica. The dive center is right on the…
Horse Eyed Jacks
Sea Life
An interestingly named fish in Costa Rica’s waters, the Horse-Eyed Fish is also known as the big-eye fish in a lot of local areas. The scientific…
Diving the Manuel Antonio Coastline
Dive Spots
With its crystal blue waters and rain forests as its backyard, the Manuel Antonio Coastline is one of the world’s most perfect places for diving.…
Aguila de Osa – Savor the Beautiful Wildlife and Diving Spots of the Osa
Areas
Location Located on a remote cliff top, Aguila De Osa has mesmerizing views of the Drake Bay of the Osa peninsula. The nature’s nudity sets a magical…
Bahia Ballena
Areas
Bahia Ballena is a tiny town on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. It is situated southwards within the district of Osa called Costa Ballena. It is…
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…
Bryde’s Whales
Sea Life
Bryde’s whales in Costa Rica have been termed one of the ‘great whales’ of the entire world. Bryde’s whales in the Pacific Ocean stay because they…
Butterfly Fish
Sea Life
The Pacific Ocean plays host to a number of beautiful fish that attract tourists from all over the world. Butterfly fish are one of those creatures…
Casa Corcovado – Remote Luxury Osa Peninsula Eco Lodge
Accommodation
Location Located in Central America on the Osa Peninsula in southwestern Costa Rica, Casa Corcovado is the closest to the National park. It resides…
Charlie’s Adventure Tours
Dive Companies
Charlie’s Adventure Tours is an original tour company which was established 12 years ago in Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. What began as a…
Cortez Angelfish
Sea Life
Cortez Angelfish in the Pacific Ocean are not available year round unlike most other fish in the ocean. The scientific name given to Cortez angelfish…
Costa Rican Spinner Dolphins
Sea Life
Costa Rican spinner dolphins, as is obvious from the name, are found almost exclusively in Costa Rica. The dolphin’s scientific name is “Stenella…
Drake Bay
Areas
Drake Bay or Bahia Drake is a little headland located to the north of the Osa Peninsula on the southwestern coast of Costa Rica. It was discovered by…
Florblanca Resort
Areas
Location Florblanca is nestled between the oceans and the forests in the Central American country of Costa Rica. Towards the East lies the Caribbean…
Gulf of Dulce
Areas
Gulf of Dulce is a channel in Costa Rica which is situated at 8°35?N 83°16?W. The basin begins on the southern Pacific Ocean side of Costa Rica and…
Gulf of Nicoya
Areas
The Golf of Nicoya is a large bay on the eastern side of the Nicoya Peninsula. It cleaves the peninsula from Costa Rica’s mainland. The gulf has…
Gulf of Papagayo
Areas
The “Golfo de Papagayo” as it’s known in Spanish, is a large lagoon off the northwestern Guanacaste coast in Costa Rica. The remote gulf is an oasis…
Isla Ballena
Areas
Isla Ballena is a small tropical island situated in the province of South Puntarenas on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Isla Ballena correctly…
JW Marriot Guanacaste Resort and Spa- An Out of the World Experience at Guanacaste’s Popular Diving Spot
Areas
Location Made to revive senses and spirits, JW Marriot Guanacaste Resort and Spa is an exclusive sumptuous resort at Costa Rica that offers…
La Paloma Lodge – Explore the Abundant Beauty of Drake Bay
Areas
Location Located at Drake bay’s most isolated spot, the La Paloma Lodge is amidst the tropical rainforest and its wide array of birds and wildlife.…
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…
Nurse Sharks
Sea Life
The nurse sharks in Costa Rica and the Pacific Ocean belongs to the family Ginglymostomatidae. The nurse sharks can grow up to 14 feet but do not…
Pacific Tarpon
Sea Life
The Pacific tarpon, colloquially called “oxeye” and scientifically named “Megalops cyprinoides” is frequently found in the waters of the Pacific…
Pirate Cove – Your Chance to Explore the Pacific’s Charming Scuba Spots
Areas
Location Strategically situated amidst the forests and cornered by the Pacific Ocean, Pirate Cove was born in the nature’s lap. The scenery from…
Puffer Fish
Sea Life
Puffer fish populate most of the water in and around Costa Rica, especially the Pacific Ocean. These fish belong to the family Tetraodontidae which…
Punta Leona – Discover the Magic of Costa’s Untamed Jungles and Idyllic Diving Spots
Areas
Location The resort -an hour away from San Jose cuddles up within the forests and is bordered with the Pacific Ocean. Punta Leona offers the ultimate…
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…
The Sergeant Major Fish
Sea Life
Sergeant majors in Costa Rica have become more and more common as of late. Colloquially, the sergeant majors are called ‘pintano’ and the scientific…
The Spadefish
Sea Life
Spadefish belong to the fish family Ephippidae, and are called “Chaetodipterus faber” scientifically speaking. Costa Rica and the Pacific Ocean are…
Squirrel Fish
Sea Life
Squirrel fish found in the Pacific Ocean and other islands near Costa Rica are known as belonging to the fish family Holocentridae. These fish have…
Tamarindo Diria – Costa Rica’s Best Kept Multicultural Beach Town Secret
Areas
Location Tamarindo is a fantastic beach town that boasts of multicultural hotspots located in Central America. It offers the best of high-end…
The Falls Resort – Encounter the most Rare Scuba Diving Experience!
Areas
Location Costa Rica is one of the finest places on the planet that posses the most excellent quality of life! With its tropical climate, lush…
White Tip Sharks
Sea Life
In the Pacific Ocean and areas surrounding Costa Rica, white tip sharks are often found in abundance. It belongs to the family of requiem sharks…
Ylang Ylang Beach Resort
Accommodation
Location Located along a beach and amidst the forests of Montezuma, a town with white sand beaches and tropical biodiversity! The stirring beauty of…
Bill Beard’s Costa Rica Diving
Dive Companies
Bill Beard’s Costa Rica Diving is one of the oldest diving schools in Costa Rica which has been around since 1970. The owner, Bill Beard, and company…
Green Sea Turtles
Sea Life
The green sea turtle, also known as Chelonia mydas, belongs to a family of large sea turtles, Cheloniidae. It is the only extant species in the…
Sardine Schools in Costa Rica
Sea Life
Sardine schools can commonly be found in the waters of the Pacific Ocean or anywhere near Costa Rica. They are colloquially called ‘pilchards’ and…
Blue-Spotted Jack
Sea Life
The blue-spotted jack found in the waters of the Pacific Ocean belongs to the fish family Caringdae. They are considered to be of moderately large…
Leatherback Sea Turtles
Sea Life
Leatherback sea turtles are found in high numbers along the eastern Pacific which includes the beautiful, tropical Central American country, Costa…
Olive Ridley Sea Turtles
Sea Life
The olive ridley sea turtle, also called as Lepidochelys olivacea or Pacific ridley, is a type of small sea turtle. The carapace of an adult olive…
Grunt Fish
Sea Life
Grunts in the Pacific Ocean belong to a huge family that has hundreds of different sub types. Their name is no coincidence, and comes from the…
Snappers in Costa Rica
Sea Life
Snappers in the marine belong to the fish family named “Lutjanidae”, also called “perciform fish” meaning the largest order of bony fish or fish with…
Costa Rica’s Jewfish
Sea Life
Jewfish in the Pacific Coast are given a lot of names by the locals which are used colloquially. It is called the ‘goliath grouper’ in some places…
Parrotfish, Costa Rica
Sea Life
Costa Rica and the Pacific Ocean are famous for holding brightly colored, gorgeous fish called ‘parrotfish’. Parrotfish are beautiful because of the…
Blue Whale in Costa Rica
Sea Life
The blue whales in the Pacific Ocean are majestic creatures renowned all over the world. The scientific name given to the blue whale is “Balaenoptera…
Beaked Whales
Sea Life
Beaked whales are a type of toothed whales that belong to the family Ziphiidae. The cetaceans are well known for their elongated beaks that are…
Common Octopus
Sea Life
The oceans surrounding Costa Rica are abundant with diverse sea creatures. From eels to sharks, a large variety of animals can be spotted in the…
Hammerhead Sharks in Costa Rica
Sea Life
It has long been noted that Costa Rica is ripe with hammerhead sharks all over its waters. The hammerhead sharks belong to the shark family…
Barracudas in the Pacific Ocean
Sea Life
In the Pacific Ocean’s waters, many schools of barracudas can be found but not easily; these sleek and evil-looking fish tend to be very elusive in…
Pilot Whales
Sea Life
The seaports on the pacific coast of Costa Rica have become popular among the tourists worldwide. Sunny days, shimmering beaches, a lush prehistoric…
Sei Whales
Sea Life
Whale watching is a popular recreational activity in the pacific coast of Costa Rica. There are numerous sorts of cetaceans residing in the Pacific…
Sting Rays
Sea Life
Sting rays are a type of cartilaginous fish closely related to sharks. have flattened bodies and variety of colors as well as the ability to dig…
The Whale Shark: Monstrous or Docile?
Sea Life
Whale sharks in Costa Rica are considered to be the biggest fish in the sea! Their length can extend up to 40 feet and some whale sharks can grow…
Cow-Nosed Rays in the Pacific Coast
Sea Life
The cow-nosed rays found in the Pacific waters belong to the order Rajiformes and the family Myliobatidae. The scientific name for this specie is…
False Killer Whales
Sea Life
If you are looking for a place to view an interesting variety of underwater creatures in a midst of panoramic vistas then head over to the Pacific…
Harlequin Shrimps
Sea Life
Harlequin Shrimps, or clown shrimps, are common species of Pacific and Indian oceans. Their biological name is Hymenocera which are often divided…
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…
Cristal Ballena – Experience the Best of Pacific’s Scuba Spots and Costa’s Mesmeric Rainforests
Areas
Location Strategically located amidst the Rainforests and the beach, Cristal Ballena is easily approachable as it is walking distance from the…
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…
The Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort – A Heady Concoction of Luxury and Nature’s Untamed Beauty
Areas
Location Situated at a breath taking location, The Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort and Spa is blessed with spectacular views of the Gulf, its…
Occidental Grand Papagayo Resort – Discover the Untamed Beauty of Pacific Coastline’s Enchanting Diving Spots
Areas
The Occidental Grand Papagayo resort is beautifully trapped in nature’s extreme spectrums- Tropical rainforests and the Ocean. The untamed Pacific…
Ocotal Resort – Northern Pacific’s Little Known Diving Gem
Areas
Location Ocotal Resort is a four star beachfront resort known for its outstanding style, comfort and service. The view from the resort is captivating…
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…
Abbott’s Moray Eel
Sea Life
Brown with yellow and black spots, Abbott’s Moray eel or Gymnothorax eurostus, according to its biological name, is found in the eastern Pacific from…
Barcelo Langosta Beach Resort – Feel the Oceanic Thrills at the world’s finest Scuba Diving Site!
Areas
Location Situated in Tamarindo, the northwest of Costa Rica, the resort is on a beautiful beach surrounded by exceptional natural vistas! The resort…
Eagle ray
Sea Life
Eagle rays belong to the family Myliobatidae, a group of cartilaginous fishes which tend to swim in the ocean rather than settling on the sea bed.…
Mobula Ray
Sea Life
Mobula Ray are cartilaginous fishes that belong to the family Myliobatidae. They appear similar to Manta Rays, which are also in the same family.…
Spotted Moray Eels
Sea Life
Spotted Moray Eels (also known as Gymnothorax Moringa) are a type of medium to large moray eels. Their long body is smooth and muscular and resembles…
Vista Bahia Resort – Explore the Enchanting Beauty of Pacific’s Hidden Scuba Spots
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Location 30 minutes from the Liberia International airport, The Vista Bahia resort is nestled amidst the Pacific waters, rainforests and volcanic…
Byblos Resort and Casino – Rejuvenate your Senses with the Wildest Scuba Dive Adventure!
Areas
Location Byblos Resort and Casino is one of the first Costa Rica Hotels made to delight the travelers with the state’s nature and its treasures.…
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…