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Cativo

Drake Bay Cao Island, Costa Rica
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Deep sailboat wreck with an intriguing historical backstory.

Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
27m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a fascinating glimpse into maritime history. The wreck of a sailboat, reportedly sunk due to employee dissatisfaction, rests on a sandy bottom with a sloping terrain. This location is suitable for experienced divers seeking deep dives and technical training opportunities. The site’s unique story adds to its appeal.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

wreckdeep diveadvanced onlyboat dive

Marine Life

GrouperRed SnapperAmberjack

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep wreck dive suitable for experienced and technical divers.

Hazards:
depthcurrentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Moderate

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 28.6°C

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