Rich Coast Diving - Caribbean Coast
Rich Coast Diving on Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast is a solid choice if you're looking for a professional outfit that knows the local sites well. We found their operation to be straightforward and well-organised, getting you out to the reefs around Cahuita and Limón efficiently. They’re a good fit for divers who appreciate a no-fuss approach to diving, focusing on getting in the water and enjoying the local marine life without a lot of extra frills. If you’re already in the area and keen to explore what the Caribbean side has to offer, we’d suggest dropping by.
- Location
- Caribbean Coast, Costa Rica, Central America
- Coordinates
- 10.548618, -85.695900
- Phone
- +506 2670 0176
- Website
- https://www.richcoastdiving.com/
- Certification Agencies
- SSI
- Courses
- yes
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Address
- 151, Main St, Playas del Coco
- Languages
- English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, Italian
- Price Range
- mid-range
Dive Sites Near Rich Coast Diving
Rich Coast Diving 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