When it comes to diving in Costa Rica, there is one destination which has in our opinion, the best resort and diving on Latin America's Pacific coast; Peninsula Papagayo. Excellent marine life awaits here, from small harlequin shrimp and seahorses, to turtles and bull sharks at the famous Bat Islands. And did we mention Cocos...
Where to Go diving in Costa Rica
Where to go in Costa Rica
Cocos Island
Declared "the most beautiful island in the world" by legendary oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, Cocos Island Marine Park’s main claim to fame...
Peninsula Papagayo
Plan your trip between March to November (it’s great the rest of the year too though!) and if you can face the long boat trip to the Bat Islands...
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Luxury Hotels in Costa Rica
M/V Argo
One of the few liveaboards to ply the remote waters of Cocos Island Marine Park, Argo also features its own ‘DeepSee’ Submersible; ergo guests...
Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo
The Four Seasons Papagayo is located on the Pacific coast of north-west Costa Rica – a scenic region of dry tropical forest, volcanic peaks...
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Key Facts & Useful Links
Language: Spanish; Castilian
Currency: Costa Rican Colon
Visa: Not required
Religion: Catholic
Food & Drink: Cosado, Olla de Carne (beef stew)
Time difference:
GMT -6 hrs
Flight from London:
10:30 hrs
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