Dive Costa Rica - Caribbean Coast
Dive Costa Rica on the Caribbean Coast is a solid pick if you’re looking to push your diving career forward. They focus heavily on instructor training, which means you’ll be learning from folks who know the PADI system inside out. With over ninety dive sites in the area, you'll get plenty of practical experience in varying conditions, from drift dives along the reefs to calmer, shallow training environments. We’d suggest this center for those serious about going pro, or even experienced divers wanting a deeper understanding of dive theory and safety protocols.
- Location
- Caribbean Coast, Costa Rica, Central America
- Coordinates
- 9.701329, -84.658440
- Phone
- +50650687172883
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.dive-costarica.com
- Certification Agencies
- PADI, SSI
- Courses
- Instructor_training
- Address
- Punta Leona Beach Club & Nature Resort Costa Rica, Puntarenas, 60101, CRI
Dive Sites Near Dive Costa Rica
Dive Costa Rica 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