Stay protected on your Costa Rica dive trip with Rich Coast Diving’s short-term insurance offering extensive medical and evacuation coverage for multi-day adventures.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–10 days
Fitness Level
Suitable for divers in good health comfortable with repeated dives over multiple days.
Wildlife
History
Costa Rica's government established marine protected areas in Guanacaste to conserve its rich biodiversity starting in the 1980s.
Conservation
Rich Coast Diving supports sustainable diving practices to minimize reef damage and promotes awareness of local marine conservation efforts.
Rich Coast Diving
Stay protected on your Costa Rica dive trip with Rich Coast Diving’s short-term insurance offering extensive medical and evacuation coverage for multi-day adventures.
Rich Coast Diving is a dive operator based in Coco, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, offering a full range of scuba training, guided dives, conservation programs, and short-term dive insurance. The center runs PADI and SSI courses from introductory experiences—Try Scuba and Scuba Diver—to full Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and Master Scuba Diver certifications.
The operation offers multi-length Divemaster internships (one-, two-, and three-month options) that prepare candidates for professional work; the three-month program includes both SSI and PADI certifications. Specialty courses cover more than 20 options such as deep diving and underwater photography, and focused ecology specialties on sharks, mantas, and sea turtles. Marine Conservation Programs run at multiple levels (one-week, two-week, and four-week options) and include fish monitoring and species-specific monitoring programs like shark and pufferfish surveys.
Daily experiences include two-tank morning dives in the Gulf of Papagayo for certified divers, guided snorkel tours, and pool-based refresh sessions paired with morning dives led by multilingual PADI instructors. Dive insurance is available through DAN short-term plans covering 1–30 day options with incremental coverage levels. First Aid and other safety courses are offered.
Rich Coast Diving emphasizes safety, certifications recognized worldwide, and field-based conservation training in biodiverse Pacific waters. The center serves divers of all levels seeking professional training, wildlife encounters, or career-focused internships in Costa Rica.
Location
Coco, Guanacaste
Located in Guanacaste Province
Tours & Courses
26+
Dives, courses, and internships
Certifications
PADI & SSI
Worldwide-recognized training
Insurance Range
$20–$60 USD
Short-term DAN coverage options
Secure a spot for guided dives, specialty courses, or multi-week internships—short-term DAN dive insurance available from $20 to $60 USD.
Check Certification Requirements
Confirm your diving certifications match the sites you plan to dive around Guanacaste.
Understand Insurance Scope
Know what dive-related incidents are covered under DAN insurance to avoid surprises.
Maintain Dive Logs
Keep accurate dive logs to facilitate claims in case of incidents requiring insurance.
Plan for Emergency Transport
Familiarize yourself with local emergency evacuation options covered by your insurance.
Dive Logbook
Keeps track of your dive details and assists with insurance claims if needed.
Certified Dive Computer
Monitors depth and decompression stops to enhance dive safety.
Wetsuit
Offers thermal protection in cooler Pacific waters off Costa Rica.
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Dive Insurance Policy Documents
Carry your DAN coverage documents to ensure swift processing and verification.