Diving in Brumel Islands, Costa Rica

Dive into the waters of the Brumel Islands, an ideal spot for those seeking healthy reefs, abundant marine life, and perfect conditions for diving and snorkeling. Here you can observe tropical fish, moray eels, and amazing rock formations.

Brumel Islands

Islas Brumel is an island located north from Bahia Potrero closed to the coast than Catalinas making it a more sheltered area.

This impressive rock formation, which rises about 29 meters from sea level, is located between Punta Zapotal and the Catalinas Islands. This is a highlight for both certified divers and snorkelers.

Its semicircular shape offers us calm rocky, crystalline waters that provide an ideal conditions for snorkelers.

Along its perimeter we have also discovered different dive sites for all levels: both shallow bottoms for beginners (“The Wall” and “South”); As well as deeper, more technical dives, for divers with more experience (“Rainbow” ideal dive with sharks and “Aquarium”).

Diving spots in Brumel Islands

Brumel

Fish, white tip shark, moray eels, leopard ray, guitar shark
  • Update date

    February 12, 2026

  • Temperature

    25°C / 77°F

  • Visibility

    12m / 39ft

Brumel

White tip shark, moray eel, many fish, marbled stingray, guitar shark
  • Update date

    January 21, 2026

  • Temperature

    26°C / 79°F

  • Visibility

    10m / 32ft

Other Dive Sites in Costa Rica

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.

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.

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