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La Viuda

Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
★ 3.0 (1 review)
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Beginner/Intermediate

Shallow training site with gentle slope and rock formations.

Boat Access
7m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located on the east side of La Viuda, offering suitable conditions for introductory scuba training. The rock formation experiences tidal exposure, clearing approximately three feet at high tide. A gentle slope exists along the western portion of the site and could accommodate more advanced dives. It’s a good location for exploring basic underwater features.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Local Secret

Plan Your Visit

beginner friendlytraining diverock formationshallowsnorkeling

Marine Life

king angelfishpufferfishmoray eelscorpionfishschooling snappers

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner/Intermediate

Shallow depth and gentle slope suit beginners, with some areas for more advanced divers.

Hazards:
boat trafficsurge
Current Strength:

Mild

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