Cano Island

Visit an exotic tropical paradise…

This is the most beautiful diving and snorkeling in Costa Rica, Isla del Caño is situated in Drake Bay about 2 hours to the south. To get there you will at first leave Quepos and head south for about half hour before boarding your boat at a nearby village. From there you will travel approximately 1 ½ hours to the island where you will either dive or snorkel 2 different sites as well as have lunch. Oceans Unlimited is the only local tour operator offering this unique trip to what has been described as a mini Cocos Island. Along your way you can spot Pan Tropical Dolphins and Sea Turtles. When you arrive, abundant resident sea life surround you, giant schools of pelagic fish, Barracuda, Trevelly Jacks and Pompano, white tip reef sharks and rays,. Visibility in this area often exceeds 80 feet. We offer both day trips from Manuel Antonio or can organize a multi day trip package to the Drake Bay area where  you can dive, snorkel and experience the Corcovado park offer a number of days.

 

With Oceans Unlimited you will snorkel or dive 2 different sites, all accompanied by a professional bilingual guides. After checking out the local marine inhabitants we visit the island for a fantastic picnic lunch. Guests are then free to enjoy the unspoiled beach paradise before heading back to shore.

Why not combine it with your Open water course or Discover Scuba Course and take your first breaths underwater at Isla del Caño.

 

If you are visiting Costa Rica, this is a trip that should not be missed!


Isla
del Caño trip information:

Trip departs at 6 am from Quepos and returns at approximately 4:30pm.

Includes  National Park fees, equipment, dive or snorkel guide, light breakfast, picnic lunch, tropical fruits, cookies, juices and water.

Advance bookings only! Please make a reservation to avoid disappointment!


  • We have weekly trips running from December to May, demand permitting, in other months trips are less frequent and are only possible with suitable weather conditions.

 

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