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Playpen

Guanacaste, Costa Rica
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Sheltered, calm site ideal for beginners and snorkelers.

Boat Access
14m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located on the eastern side of Islas Pelonas. It benefits from a sheltered position, situated between two islands. This creates a calm and pleasant environment suitable for both diving and snorkeling. The area offers gentle conditions, making it ideal for those new to underwater exploration or experienced divers looking for a relaxed experience.

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

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Marine Life

nurse sharkwhite-tipped reef sharkgreen sea turtleolive ridley turtlepufferfishmoray eelking angelfishspotted eagle ray

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depth, sheltered location, and calm, gentle conditions.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 29.1°C

Wind

Tide

Swell

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