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Snorkeling or Scuba Diving at Isla del Caño, Isla del Caño

Scuba dive (or snorkel, if you wish) at pristine Caño Island Biological Reserve, with water visibility up to 100 feet
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Alyssa F.
Apr 04, 2023
This was probably the best activity of our trip. Can not recommend enough.
Steven
Steven P.
Dec 28, 2022
Through Bahia Aventuras, we snorkeled off the Cano island. We saw sea turtles, reef sharks, and even a pair of humpback whales!
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Dorsa N.
Jun 11, 2022
One of the most organized PADI certified crew I've ever been with. everything from their side was amazing. everything was calculated and everyone had their own... Read more
Shochet
Shochet M.
Feb 22, 2022
We had so much fun. We saw humpback whale baby with 2 cows, many dolphins, some killer whales before we ever got in the water. In... Read more
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Overview

Board a 30-foot Island Hopper for a scuba diving excursion in the Caño Island Biological Reserve. Dive into the waters surrounding Isla del Caño and explore the abundant marine life, including reef sharks, sea turtles, and various fish species.

 

Highlights

  • Plunge into the crystal-clear waters and witness the diverse marine life
  • Explore the Caño Island Biological Reserve, a protected marine area
  • Learn from an expert offering a safety lesson for all experience levels

Know before you go

Duration
7 hours
Recommended for
All ages
Group
Small group
Food & Drink
Lunch Included

What you'll do

Get ready for an unforgettable scuba diving experience in the Caño Island Biological Reserve, located just off the northern tip of the Osa Peninsula, next to Bahía Drake. You'll board a 30-foot Island Hopper to begin your journey to the reserve. Once on board, an expert will offer a safety lesson tailored for all ages and experience levels.

As you arrive at the Caño Island Biological Reserve, you'll be amazed by the clear and pristine waters. You'll have the chance to explore the diverse marine life of the reserve, including reef sharks, sea turtles, parrotfish, eels, manta rays, pufferfish, snappers, sea cucumbers, octopus, and more. With visibility ranging from 30-100 feet year-round, Caño Island is a perfect site for underwater photography.

If you're not a certified diver, don't worry! There will be snorkeling equipment available for those who prefer to stay closer to the surface.
Discover more exciting experiences near the Osa Peninsula and active excursions in and around Manuel Antonio.

What's included

  • Bilingual guide
  • Transportation to the islands
  • Lunch
  • Snack and water

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Traveler reviews

4 total ratings, 4 with reviews
5.0 out of 5
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Quality of Experience
5.0
Food
5.0
Guides, Drivers and Staff
5.0
Transport
5.0
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Alyssa F.
Mundelein, IL | Reviewed on Apr 04, 2023

This was probably the best activity of our trip. Can not recommend enough. Read more

This was probably the best activity of our trip. Can not recommend enough.

Tips for future travelers

Again, I wish I knew it was 1 hour car ride and 1 hour boat ride to get there. Also, there was some confusion with the billing. They charged us first $400, then $200. They realized the mistake later the same day and refunded it with an apology.

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Steven
Steven P.
Austin, TX | Reviewed on Dec 28, 2022

Through Bahia Aventuras, we snorkeled off the Cano island. We saw sea turtles, reef sharks, and even a pair of humpback whales! Read more

Through Bahia Aventuras, we snorkeled off the Cano island. We saw sea turtles, reef sharks, and even a pair of humpback whales!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
D
Dorsa N.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 11, 2022

One of the most organized PADI certified crew I've ever been with. everything from their side was amazing. everything was calculated and everyone had their own cups and water bottles with names and etc. Dive instructor and crew were also super professional and helpful. Read more

One of the most organized PADI certified crew I've ever been with. everything from their side was amazing. everything was calculated and everyone had their own cups and water bottles with names and etc. Dive instructor and crew were also super professional and helpful.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shochet
Shochet M.
Broomfield, CO | Reviewed on Feb 22, 2022

We had so much fun. We saw humpback whale baby with 2 cows, many dolphins, some killer whales before we ever got in the water. In the open water we saw many fish and some small sharks. Then we went to a nice beach and had lunch. The crew was attentive and kept us very safe, and our guide Arturo was awesome. Highly recommend! Read more

We had so much fun. We saw humpback whale baby with 2 cows, many dolphins, some killer whales before we ever got in the water. In the open water we saw many fish and some small sharks. Then we went to a nice beach and had lunch. The crew was attentive and kept us very safe, and our guide Arturo was awesome. Highly recommend!

Tips for future travelers

A small dry bag would have been a good idea. And lots of sunscreen!

Quality of Experience
We got to see amazing marine life just from the boat, and then wild scarlet macaws on the beach!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Arturo was super knowledgeable and helpful.
Transport
The boat was clean and modern

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