TIKOSCUBA - Caribbean Coast
TIKOSCUBA operates out of Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, a less-dived region compared to the Pacific. Expect smaller-scale operations focusing on local reef dives, often shallower and with a chance of drift. It's a good choice for divers wanting to explore an alternative side of Costa Rica, away from the bigger dive crowds. The area suits those who appreciate a laid-back vibe and aren't chasing pelagics.
- Location
- Caribbean Coast, Costa Rica, Central America
- Coordinates
- 8.963611, -83.456530
- Phone
- +50687378731
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.divessi.com/divecenter/750603
- Address
- 400 mts Este de la Cruz Roja Palmar Norte,, Osa, Puntarenas, 60502, CRI
Dive Sites Near TIKOSCUBA
TIKOSCUBA provides access to 15 dive sites in Caribbean Coast.
- Arco Iris, Brumel Island (cave)
- Arco Iris, Brumel Island (reef)
- Arrecife Conway (reef)
- Bajo Del Diablo
- Bajo del Diablo Deep
- Bajos Castañones (reef)
- Barco Hundido - 12-28m (wreck)
- Bloody Reef (reef)
- Bocas Dive Center
- Bocas Diving Pirates
- Brumel deep
- Brumel deep (reef)
- Brumel shallow (reef)
- Brumel shallow
- Cabeza de Mono - 5-18m (reef)
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