Ananda DNF S.A. - Caribbean Coast
Ananda DNF S.A. operates out of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, a less-dived region compared to the Pacific side. They focus on freediving instruction, which makes sense here given the generally calmer conditions inside the reef system. If you’re looking to improve your breath-hold skills or get certified in freediving, this could be a good fit. It’s a chance to experience the Caribbean without the crowds.
- Location
- Caribbean Coast, Costa Rica, Central America
- Coordinates
- 9.635918, -85.160736
- Phone
- +50687711994
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.ananda.cr
- Certification Agencies
- PADI, SSI, AIDA
- Courses
- Scuba Diving (all levels), Freediving (AIDA certified), Discover Scuba Diving, Snorkeling tours
- Address
- CC Pochote, Local #4, Santa Teresa, Puntarenas, 60111, CRI
- Languages
- English, Spanish
Dive Sites Near Ananda DNF S.A.
Ananda DNF S.A. provides access to 15 dive sites in Caribbean Coast.
Other Dive Centres in Caribbean Coast
Best Time to Dive in Caribbean Coast
The warmest water temperatures in Caribbean Coast occur in March, averaging 29.8°C. The coolest conditions are in November at 27.6°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.9°C
- February: 29.6°C
- March: 29.8°C
- April: 29.6°C
- May: 29.1°C
- June: 28.4°C
- July: 28.6°C
- August: 28.5°C
- September: 28.5°C
- October: 28.1°C
- November: 27.6°C
- December: 28.4°C
Marine Life in Caribbean Coast
Home to 218 recorded species including 198 reef fish, 11 hard corals, 5 whales & dolphins, 3 other, 1 seagrass & algae.
Notable Marine Life
- Sleeper (Gobiomorus maculatus) - Reef Fish
- Lesser Starlet Coral (Siderastrea radians) - Hard Corals
- Barred Livebearer (Poeciliopsis turrubarensis) - Reef Fish
- Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Lettuce Coral (Agaricia agaricites) - Hard Corals
- Spotted Sleeper (Eleotris picta) - Reef Fish
- Lamarck's sheet coral (Agaricia lamarcki) - Hard Corals
- Pointed Pencil Coral (Madracis asperula) - Hard Corals
- Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
- Bridled Dolphin (Stenella attenuata) - Whales & Dolphins
Recommended Packing List for Caribbean Coast
Based on average water temperature of 28.8°C, currents 3 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories