This dive site, Playas del Coco, is located in the oldest beach community in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. While its large gray sand beach might not immediately suggest ideal diving conditions, specific rocky areas to the north of the bay and around Tortuga Rock, an isolated reef 100 meters offshore, reveal a captivating underwater world. Navigation is simple, focusing on these distinct rocky formations and the reef structure to find the best marine encounters.
Visitors to Playas del Coco can expect to see a variety of marine life including porcupinefish, angelfish, and moray eels in the rocky sections. Lucky encounters may also include rays and sea turtles, particularly around the more structured environments of Tortuga Rock and the northern bay's rocky borders.
The shallow maximum depth of 3 meters makes Playas del Coco an excellent site for beginners, snorkelers, and freedivers. The best time to visit would typically be during Costa Rica's dry season (December to April) when waters are generally calmer and visibility might be improved. It offers a relaxed diving experience ideal for observation and underwater photography without the demands of deep dives.
