Caribbean Coast, Costa Rica

Isla Guayabo

Isla Tortuga Acquario

Good diving all year

Protected Area

Isla Guayabo

Why dive here

With 217+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, orcas, sea turtles and pufferfish - Isla Tortuga Acquario offers some of Caribbean Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest March, April, May.

Best timeYear-round

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeDolphins, Humpback Whales, Orcas, Sea Turtles and Pufferfish · 217+ species recorded

Water29-31°C · warmest March, April, May

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Isla Tortuga Acquario is a straightforward dive off Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, primarily a spot for newer divers to get comfortable. Expect to see smaller reef fish like parrotfish and angelfish navigating the coral patches. It’s a good choice for those looking for a relaxed dive, without strong currents, and a chance to ease into the local underwater environment.

Today05:2817:2611h 58m daylightGolden hour 16:58

Nearest Dive Centres to Isla Tortuga Acquario

Dive shops near Isla Tortuga Acquario

Reviews for Isla Tortuga Acquario

Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Isla Tortuga Acquario

Isla Tortuga Acquario Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Isla Tortuga Acquario, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.78, -84.89) (48km away)

ExcellentGreatGoodFairPoor★Best monthsThis month

October Averages

Sea Temperature

29°C

85°F · Range: 27.9–31.1°C

Current Speed

5 cm/s

Direction: N (0°)

Chlorophyll-a

0.142 mg/m³

Clear water

Salinity

28.81 PSU

Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

Check travel advisory for Costa Rica

Plan & book

Ways to dive Caribbean Coast, from day trips to liveaboards.

Day trips & courses

via GetYourGuide

Guided dives, courses and snorkel trips with instant booking.

Find dive trips in Caribbean Coast

Places to stay

via Booking.com

Hotels and dive resorts near Caribbean Coast.

Search stays in Caribbean Coast

Dive insurance

Most travel insurance excludes or limits scuba. Check what you need before you go.

Dive insurance explained

Partner links: we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

Where to Stay near Isla Tortuga Acquario

Check-inCheck-out

Prices from Booking.com. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Back to Caribbean Coast