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El Secreto

El secreto has a maximum depth of around 18m. The more flat bottom provides the perfect environment for smaller fish species, but its position closer to the open ocean means that sharks and other pelagic species usually show up following the currents.

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La Pared

As close to a wall dive as it can get, La Pared has a massive rock wall, with its verticality attracting different species and providing a different experience for divers. The maximum depth of 18m makes it a desired destination for divers of all levels

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El Secreto 2

20 minutes ride from La Pescadería de Malpaís, just after Cabo Blanco absolute natural reserve park, enjoy this beautiful area and its many dive sites around it

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Ship wreck

El barco is a shrimp fishing boat that got caught in a storm and is now part of the scenic bottom of the Nicoya Peninsula. It sits at approximately 30m on a bottom sand and its structure is still almost completely in place.

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Rio Lajas

30-minute ride from La Pescadería en Malpaís, this dive site is right at the Rio Lajas mouth, where you can encounter all kinds of fish. Remember to follow closely your guide not to end in the sandy bottom

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Tiburon

The large rock formations at Tiburon serve as both a resting and hunting place for white-tipped reef sharks. Large school of grunts, snappers and others can also commonly be found here. The dive site has a maximum depth of 15m making it a great option for all divers.

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Tortilla

On the west coast of the peninsula, Tortilla has a bottom composed primarily of a complex rubble and rock formations. The maximum depth of 20m makes it an interesting dive site for divers of all levels

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Cadena

A dive site protected from currents, the flat bottom is comprised of sand and rubble patches, creating two very distinct environments that attract different species and lead to a dive full of life. The maximum depth of 15m makes it an incredible dive site for divers of all levels

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Herradura

Herradura is near Jaco, Costa Rica, by Los Suenos Marina. A fun dive to look for sharks.

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Roca Peligrosa, Danger Rock

About 3km south of the Catalina Islands you can find this pinnacle. It has shallow parts and also deeper parts. It’s not recommended for the first open water dive for basic divers but can be done as an extra dive is the diver is comfortable. Generally the dive goes around the rock sticking out of the water.

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The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.