Diving in Isla de la Plata, Costa Rica

Enjoy an authentic experience on Isla de la Plata, where marine life and crystal-clear waters create the perfect environment for diving or snorkeling. Explore volcanic reefs and enjoy unique encounters with Pacific species.

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.

Located in front of Flamingo, it forms a channel that separates the Bay of Flamingo and the Bay of Potrero, by barely 100 meters.

Despite being so close to the coast, this island offers an interesting dive consisting of differently structured areas around the island.

It is a well-known spot for locals as a nesting/breeding area of blacktip sharks, it is a great area for macro species with many nudibranchs having been found in the area.

The snorkelers are very happy to explore this island with it being a natural channel it is normal to find many species of small size and bright colors.

During our private sunset/beach tour, this is often the spot chosen to see the last rays of the sun, offering spectacular views.

Other Dive Sites in Costa Rica

Brumel Islands

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

Punta Sabana

The most southerly of our destinations, rocky walls, and bays offering calm and clear waters.

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.

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