Collecting Bull Shark Teeth in Costa Rica
On some dives at the Bat Islands you may happen to find some hidden gems on the bottom. Bull sharks shed their teeth quite frequently on the dive site “The Big Scare”
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Meet The Doctor On Board!
Meet our resident Costa Rican doctor on board! Luis joined us over a year ago and has been a devoted employee ever since! Luis has more enthusiasm and zest for diving than you will find anywhere and is an incredible addition to our team!
Best Beaches Of Costa Rica
Costa Rica is home to some exceptional beaches! Not all of our beaches are white sand like you might expect. Near our location on the Pacific Coast, many have dark sand which is influenced by volcanic deposits.
Where And When To Encounter Turtles In Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a great place to see turtles of all kinds! Above and below the water. We look at some of the best places to witness turtle nesting and hatching.
The Best National Parks Of Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a great diving location! When you are here you should certainly consider visiting some of these fantastic land based national parks.
Cupcake
Cupcake Cupcake (in Spanish they use the Spanish word Tetas which has a slightly different meaning!) has 2 large rocks standing out of the water, the most southerly of our dive sites in the Catalinas. A deeper start by dropping in the ocean facing side of the island, 90 ft, you can follow either to…
Four Rocks
Four Rocks Cuatro piedras is the Spanish name for four rocks, one of the more southerly dive sites in the Catalina Islands. There are, not surprisingly, four rocks visible at the surface here. Usually starting at the southerly larger rock and dropping down to 40-50 ft a rocky outcrop in the sand has small caves…
Sombrero West
Sombrero West At about 50ft one small shelf of rock by the sandy bottom is often home to a white tip or 2, but you have to get right up to the entrance to find them. This side of sombreros is a little more exposed to weather/water conditions and can be a bit rough if…
Sombrero East
Sombrero East One of our favourite sites at the Catalinas especially for a second dive due to its easy access for all divers and ability to stay shallow if needed, a great site for all levels of divers. Named for its appearance at the surface as 2 hats or sombreros thi is another site that…
South Point/The Point & El Jardin
South Point/ The Point & El Jardin IF mantas are around then South point is one of the best sites within the Catalina islands with chances to see them. There is a particular spot near the southeast end of the island, at about 40 ft, where they tend to hang out, right by a sandy…