Costa Rica
Argentina Point
About this Dive Site
Description
Argentina Point in the Gulf of Papagayo is a gentle sandy expanse renowned for its resident rays. Glide alongside majestic eagle rays and observe the subtle movements of stingrays as they navigate the seabed, making this an ideal and tranquil dive for all skill levels.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
January, February, March, October, November, December
Jan
Good visibility, potential for humpback whales offshore.
Feb
Continued good visibility, excellent for spotting pelagics.
Mar
Warmer waters, still good for marine life encounters.
Apr
Transition to warmer, slightly less clear water.
More monthly highlights
May
Start of the green season, plankton blooms can reduce visibility but attract feeding fish.
Jun
Green season continues, good for macro life.
Jul
Green season, occasional strong currents after heavy rain.
Aug
Green season, possibility of whale sharks.
Sep
End of green season, visibility starts to improve.
Oct
Visibility improves significantly, start of manta ray season.
Nov
Peak manta ray season, excellent visibility.
Dec
Manta ray season continues, good chance of seeing humpback whales offshore.
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