This dive site is Brumel Shallow, a beginner-friendly reef located off the coast of Costa Rica, accessible via a 20-minute boat ride from Marina Flamingo. It is particularly favored during strong winds due to its protected location, offering a calm alternative to the main Catalina Islands. Divers are advised to head south from the starting point, exploring depths typically around 14 meters. The site does not have a known specific history or story attached.
The vibrant tropical reef is home to a variety of small marine life, including angelfish, barber fish, cornetfish, damselfish, and wrasses. While the site is too shallow to regularly attract larger pelagic species like sharks, it provides an excellent environment for observing diverse reef ecosystems and various tropical fish.
Brumel Shallow is an ideal year-round destination, especially beneficial for new divers and during periods of less favorable weather, providing a sheltered and enjoyable experience. Its shallow depths make it perfectly suitable for both snorkelers and freedivers looking to explore a protected reef environment, offering good opportunities for underwater photography of smaller subjects.
