(The Devil's Pinnacle): Depths: 15-100 ft + (5-33m+)

On a good day, this site is by far the best site in the area and one of the best in the entire country. A huge area with many sub sites. Towering rock pinnacles rise from a depth of over 150 ft (50 meters) to just under 20 ft (6 meters). An incredible maze of peaks and valleys.  The best visibility, overall fish life and best place to encounter giant mantas. Snappers and amberjack reaching 70lb (34 kilos), swim along side great schools of barracuda, jacks, reef sharks and a large number of tropical fishes. Many species of eels can be found as well.  Depending on overall conditions and currents we try to dive this site at least once daily.

(Shark Cave) Avg. depth: 30-50ft (10-17m)

A small cave that is home to you guessed it, sharks! Although we do not penetrate the cave, we will swim up close enough to view the sharks inside.  Other inhabitants include angels, butterfly, damsels and parrotfish. Over five different types of eels can be found here as well as moorish idols, puffers, surgeonfish, and occasional mantas and stingrays. A very exciting dive.

(The Arches):Avg depth: 30-55ft (10-18m)

Unique rock formations formed in the shape of arches. Swim through these towering underwater arches and see fish life similar to the Shark Cave due to its close proximity.

(The Shipwreck):Avg Depth: 40-65ft (13-21m)

 Nicknamed El Barco, aka "El Sharko," for the vast number of sharks seen here.  Although there is no wreck, there are a variety of rock formations. Fish life is profuse and a great dive to encounter white tip reef sharks, giant stingrays (up to 6ft (2m) wide), and an occasional sea turtle.  This site also allows the observant diver a chance to view the well camouflaged rock scorpion fish! 

at Barco Hundido:  A short swim southeast of El Barco will bring you to the areas' largest concentration of hard corals. This shallow dive of 15 to 30 feet (5-10m) allows long bottom times to explore the many fascinating reef creatures found here.

Avg Depth 40-55ft (13- 17m)

Close to the ranger station, this site boasts large numbers of white tipped reef sharks as well as schools of grunts, snappers, king angels and burrowing eels. 

(Paradise):  Avg. Depth: 60-70ft (20-23m)

Prolific fish life. Excellent site to view white tip reef sharks schooling. Also: Large schools of blue stripped snapper, barracuda, and grunts. The occasional school of mobula manta rays can be found gliding by here as well .

About 50 meters from the main rocks at Paraiso, up to 20 white tip reef sharks can be often found resting under rock overhangs.  At times these sleek creatures will allow the calm diver a chance to swim within a few feet of where they are resting!

Avg Depth 25-45 ft (8-15m)

Located near Corcovado National Park, this inshore site offers large numbers of rock pinnacles and larger numbers of fish species.  It also offers crevices, swim-through’s , small caves, and a beautiful array of fans.  Due to its proximity to the mainland, this site cannot be dived when there is a large swell or during the rainy season.

The purchase of DAN (Divers Alert Network) Insurance is highly recommended prior to arriving in Costa Rica. Cost for basic coverage is inexpensive (around $35 US) and is well worth the price if an unforeseen accident should occur.