isla del caño
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About a 40 minute boat ride from Drake Bay, on the Osa Peninsula, divers and snorkelers alike may choose to take a day trip to this beautiful spot. Visibility is excellent year round, with crystal clear waters that are home to turtles, spinner dolphins, turtles and whales, which migrate south January through March.
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islas murcielagos
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Known as the Bat Islands, this diving spot in northern Guanacaste is part of the Santa Rosa National Park, and is considered one of the best scuba locales in the country. Beware the currents as you discover giant manta rays, zebra eels, sea turtles, bull sharks and the occasional whale shark May through November.
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cahuita
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Home to the country’s only live reef, divers can lose themselves for hours admiring the small species of tropical fish, anemones and nudibranchs. The visibility is excellent, and the coral formations create a beautiful underwater habitat.
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cocos island
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The number one destination in the world for shark diving, Isla del Coco is located 340 miles offshore, requiring a 3-day boat ride to arrive. Visits are strictly regulated by park rangers, but several companies do offer small diving cruise packages to this truly unique and beautiful destination.
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islas catalinas
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Located just offshore the Guanacaste town of Playa del Coco, divers can find impressive schools of jacks along with white tip reef sharks and spotted eagle rays, which migrate through this region January through March. Visibility is not always at its best, but the beautiful marine life in the region make it worth the effort.
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