Where to Dive in December

The best scuba diving destinations with excellent conditions this month

Excellent Diving

Cocos Island
Costa Rica
26-28°C 15-25m Moderate

Highlights: Continued hammerhead shark sightings

Caño Island
Costa Rica
27-29°C 20-30m Mild

Highlights: Dry season, clear waters, abundant marine life, whale sightings

Catalina Islands
Costa Rica
26-28°C 20-30m Mild

Highlights: Dry season, clear waters, abundant marine life, whale sightings

Gulf of Papagayo
Costa Rica
26-29°C 15-25m Mild

Highlights: Manta ray season continues, good chance of seeing humpback whales offshore.

Drake Bay
Costa Rica
26-29°C 10-20m Mild

Highlights: Dry season, ideal for spotting humpback whales and dolphins.

Good Diving

Bat Islands (Islas Murciélagos)
Costa Rica
28°C 10-20m
Manuel Antonio
Costa Rica
29°C 10-15m