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The Lighthouse

Caño Island, Costa Rica
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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intermediate

Pristine coral wall dive with abundant marine life.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers exceptional wall diving, showcasing a remarkable abundance of marine life. Caño Island is renowned for its pristine corals and diverse underwater ecosystems. The island boasts an unmatched variety of both soft and hard corals. It’s a truly special location within Costa Rica.

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

wall divecoral reefsharkturtlemanta ray

Marine Life

White-tip reef sharkHawksbill turtleSpotted eagle rayLarge schools of jack and snapperMoray eelVarious hard and soft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

intermediate

Potential for depth on the wall and moderate currents.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Moderate

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 28.5°C

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