La Pared
Protected Area
Cabo Blanco
Why dive here
With 217+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, orcas, sea turtles and pufferfish - La Pared offers some of Caribbean Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
La Pared on Costa Rica's Caribbean side is one of those sites we always come back to. It’s not a dramatic drop into the abyss, but rather a proper vertical rock face that bottoms out at about 18 metres. We love how different it feels from the usual Caribbean reef, with the wall itself creating these little ledges and overhangs that are perfect for spotting things hunkered down. Keep your eyes peeled for Player Scorpionfish, they blend in unbelievably well, and we’ve often found Punctuated snake-eels peeking out from the cracks. The visibility averages around 9 metres, which might not sound like much, but it really focuses your attention on the wall itself. Our favourite tip here is to take it slow, really scour those nooks. You'll often find juvenile snappers and grunts schooling tight against the rock. It's an easy dive, current is usually mild, making it a great spot for newer divers to experience a wall without the usual deep-water pressure.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Pared
La Pared Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Pared, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.78, -84.89) (48km away)
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)
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