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Las Catalinas North

Guanacaste, Costa Rica
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Shallow, calm dive for beginners with abundant reef life.

Boat Access
10m Avg Depth
14m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Las Catalinas North, offers a gentle and rewarding experience. It's primarily a shallow area, ideal for beginners and those undertaking Discover Scuba Diver training. The depth is minimal, with no currents present, creating a calm environment perfect for observing the abundant marine life. You might encounter Morey Eel, schools of vibrant reef fish, graceful rays, and even sea turtles. This dive site is known for its lively ecosystem.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Moray EelSpotted Eagle RayWhite-tip Reef SharkGreen Sea TurtleKing AngelfishCortez AngelfishPufferfishScorpionfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depth and no currents make it ideal for training.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 29.0°C

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