Caño Island

Caño Island Biological Reserve is a premier diving destination off Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, often called a "mini-Cocos Island" for its incredible biodiversity. The protected waters surrounding the island are a magnet for large marine life, offering some of the best diving on the Pacific coast. Its seven dive sites are characterized by volcanic rock formations, pinnacles, and arches, creating dramatic underwater landscapes. The island's status as a reserve ensures healthy coral reefs and a high concentration of fish, making every dive a thrilling encounter with pristine marine ecosystems.

Diving conditions at Caño Island feature warm water with occasional thermoclines and mild to strong currents, suitable for intermediate to advanced divers. Visibility is typically excellent, especially during the dry season. Divers flock here for the unparalleled opportunity to swim with massive schools of fish, white-tip reef sharks, rays, and even seasonal visitors like humpback whales. For those seeking exhilarating big animal encounters in a protected, vibrant environment without the long journey to Cocos, Caño Island is an unmissable Costa Rican adventure.