Casa Corcovado´s private bungalows are immersed in exotic gardens and surrounded by wild tropical rainforest. Daily activities and tours are designed to encourage guests to interact with nature and take full advantage of the breathtaking beauty and natural resources of the incredible Osa Peninsula in peaceful Costa Rica.
What do you get on a Scuba Diving tour on Casa Corcovado's Osa Peninsula Area?
Scuba dive among some of the most abundant marine life anywhere in the world. Diving on the southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica can be simply described as spectacular. Protected as a biological reserve by the Costa Rican Government, the water surrounding the island is extremely pristine and teeming with life. Nine miles west of the Lodge, Caño Island offers some of the most exciting diving anywhere in the world. A wide variety of marine life can be discovered beneath the island waters. Perhaps the most memorable encounters occur with the pelages that inhabit the area.
The dive center carries only well service, name brand equipment from Sherwood, US Divers, as well as other top brands. The PADI certified instructor can teach courses ranging from basic open water to dive master and can conduct any specialty course of interest. Currently they are the only PADI International Resort Association facility in the Drake Bay vicinity. They adhere to PADI's strict regulations regarding safety and quality of service offered.
Features, Equipment and Sightings
Visibility:
Excellent!! Varies from site to site but is usually no lower than 40ft and ranges to 100ft plus making it the best in mainland Costa Rica. Averages 60ft plus.
Temperature Range:
High 80's to low 70's with thermoclines at varying depths.
Exposure Protection Needed: For most people, a 2mm spring suit (shorty) will suffice. If you tend to get cold a full 2mm or 3mm suit will almost always do the job. Our rental department stocks quality Henderson full 3mm suits.
Marine Life Encountered Around Caño Island: In one word, abundant!. Humpback Whales, Dolphins, Reef Sharks, Giant Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Sting Rays, Sea Turtles, Groupers, Snappers, Angels, Moorish Idols, Trumpetfish, various types of Eels, Crustaceans, huge schools of Barracuda, Jacks, Grunts, and much more.
Coral Formations: Soft and hard coral formations are common but not as colorful or abundant as the Caribbean.
Currents:
Usually mild but on some days can be strong.
Dive Staff:
All boat dives are guided by a certified PADI Instructor or Dive master. All dive staff are Medic 1st Aid and Oxygen Provider Certified.Boats: The boats are small and fast. So you can have a better experience, they limit the number of divers on a boat to no more than 8. Usually we try to keep numbers on any particular boat from 4-6 divers.
Day 1: 45 minute air flight to Palmar Sur. 30 minute land transfer from Palmar Sur to "La Hacienda" our reception center in Sierpe 90 minute boat trip down the Sierpe River viewing mangrove wetlands Arrive at Casa Corcovado, complementary cocktail before lunch Afternoon is free to explore nature trails and the beach. Overnight at Casa Corcovado (lunch and dinner included)
Day 2: Full – day Scuba Diving tour at Caño Island. Box lunch, equipment and dive master are included Overnight at Casa Corcovado (all meals included)
Day 3: Full – day Scuba Diving tour at Caño Island. Box lunch, equipment and dive master are included. Overnight at Casa Corcovado (all meals included)
Day 4: Hearty breakfast Return up the river to " La Hacienda" in the town of Sierpe. Guests will be met and transferred to the airport for the return flight to San Jose.