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Cocos Island
Costa Rica
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Cocos Island, a remote Pacific gem off Costa Rica, is a diver's paradise for encounters with large pelagics. Prepare for thrilling dives alongside schools of hammerhead sharks, majestic rays, and playful dolphins in exceptionally clear, deep waters. This isolated sanctuary teems with unique marine life, promising an unforgettable adventure for experienced divers.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
March, April, January, February, May, September, October, November, December
Jan
Hammerhead shark season begins, good for large schools
Feb
Peak hammerhead shark season
Mar
Excellent visibility, abundant hammerheads, mantas, and other pelagics
Apr
Continued excellent conditions, whale shark sightings possible
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May
Manta ray season, good for schooling fish
Jun
Rainy season, potential for reduced visibility and rougher seas
Jul
Rainy season, reduced visibility
Aug
Rainy season, reduced visibility
Sep
End of rainy season, visibility improving, manta rays present
Oct
Hammerhead sharks begin to return in numbers
Nov
Hammerhead shark season, good for large schools
Dec
Continued hammerhead shark sightings
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Dirty Rock
Dirty Rock, a prominent rocky pinnacle off Cocos Island, is a magnet for pelagic life and a highligh...
30m
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Bajo Alcyone
Bajo Alcyone, a renowned seamount named after the research vessel, is a magnet for pelagic life. Pre...
30m
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Manuelita
Manuelita, a small islet off Cocos Island's northeast coast, is a hotspot for shark activity. Witnes...
30m
2 species
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Punta Maria
Punta Maria, a seamount renowned for its hammerhead shark cleaning stations, offers a challenging ye...
34m
2 species
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Dos Amigos Grande
Dos Amigos Grande features a spectacular natural arch, perfect for adventurous divers to swim throug...
30m
2 species
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