Diving in Bat Island, Costa Rica

Enjoy an unforgettable experience exploring the crystal clear waters of the Murciélago Islands, one of the best diving sites in Costa Rica. Dive among volcanic formations, schools of tropical fish, manta rays, and, in season, impressive sharks.

Bat Island

Our center makes special expeditions (seasonal) to the Islas Murciélagos (Bat Islands).

The Bat Islands belong to the National Park of Santa Rosa.

Islas Murciélagos (Bat Islands), an archipelago that is formed of 5 main islands.

Which gives great importance to its diversity because it is a protected area, and you can appreciate both the beauty of the sea and of the archipelago.

Within Costa Rica, it is considered one of the most attractive points to visit for diving but is a site where only advanced divers are allowed due to the depths.

Here we can find the different types of rays like the Eagles, Southern, and the striking giant Manta, schools of fish including grunts and damsels in addition to octopuses and endless pelagic and benthic animals.

The Bats are most famous for the chances of seeing the Bull sharks, although other shark species can also be sighted.

Other Dive Sites in Costa Rica

The North Coast

Protected by the mainland, almost in front of the Brumel Islands. A number of different sites offering some of the most beautiful places to snorkel.

Isla de la Plata

Isla Plata is one of the larger islands. Most of the island is inaccessible from the sea because of a fringing shelf of very rough rocks and cliffs at the shore.

Catalina Island

The Catalina Islands are a formation of volcanic pinnacles in the Costa Rican North Pacific Ocean, they are located 6 miles to the west of Flamingo.