Diving in The North Coast, Costa Rica

The North Coast is renowned for its marine diversity and ideal conditions throughout most of the year. Whether you are seeking an adrenaline rush underwater or a relaxed snorkeling experience, our tours are designed to provide safety, fun, and unforgettable memories.

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.

Located to the north of the Bay of Potrero, we can find different islands and rocky coastal formations providing isolated shallow dives full of marine life. Bonsai Island, Playa del Amor, Bird Island, Zapotal, Guacamaya, and Guacamayita are some of the highlights.

When the Papagayo winds make it difficult to dive in the Catalinas Islands, this naturally more sheltered area offers more tranquil waters out of the rougher open ocean, practically all year round.

It is an ideal destination for both snorkelers and divers since these rocky coastal formations offer shallow spots full of colorful fish, echinoderms and sponges, as well as larger marine life in some areas.

Possibilities of spotting sea turtles or listening to whales during the dive maybe some of the delights offered.

Diving spots in The North Coast

Guacamaya

Fish, octopus, moray eels, turtles, leopard rays, guitar shark, harlequinn shrimp

Update date

February 12, 2026
Temperature

27°C / 80°F
Visibility

10m / 32ft

Guacamaya

White tip shark, many fish, leopard ray, guitar shark

Update date

January 21, 2026
Temperature

26°C / 79°F
Visibility

10m / 32ft

Other Dive Sites in Costa Rica

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.