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Matapalo Rock

Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Advanced wall dive with strong currents and dramatic topography.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is suitable for experienced divers. It requires a one-hour boat ride from the Dive Shop to reach the location. Divers should be aware that currents can be strong, particularly during outgoing tides. The dive begins at approximately 40 feet, featuring reef and rock formations above the seabed. This area then descends into a substantial wall drop-off.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

advanced onlystrong currentswall divedrift divesharkturtlerock formationwide angle

Marine Life

Whitetip reef sharkBull sharkEagle rayManta ray (seasonal)Humpback whale (seasonal)Sea turtlesJacksSnappersMoray eels

Things to Note

Difficulty:

advanced

Strong currents and a deep wall drop-off require experience.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Strong

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 28.2°C

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