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Dive beneath the waves along Costa Rica’s Guanacaste coast on a Guided Snorkel Tour. Explore the vibrant reefs of the Pelonas Islands, encountering rays, reef sharks, and colorful fish in pristine Pacific waters just off Coco.
Dive beneath the waves along Costa Rica’s Guanacaste coast on a Guided Snorkel Tour. Explore the vibrant reefs of the Pelonas Islands, encountering rays, reef sharks, and colorful fish in pristine Pacific waters just off Coco.
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Operated by Rich Coast Diving · Coco, Guanacaste Province
moderate.
2–3 hours.
Moderate fitness required; comfortable swimming skills and basic snorkeling ability recommended.
No. Basic swimming skills and comfort in the water are sufficient as guides stay close to all participants.
Expect to see manta rays, reef sharks, schools of tropical fish, and vibrant coral reefs around the Pelonas Islands.
Yes, masks, snorkels, and fins are included with your tour, though you may bring your own gear if preferred.
Yes. Guests are encouraged to use reef-safe sunscreen to minimize environmental impact on coral and marine life.
The tour typically lasts between two and three hours, including boat transfers and snorkeling time.
Children are welcome if they have basic swimming skills and are accompanied by an adult, but age restrictions may apply—check with the operator.
Guanacaste Province became part of Costa Rica officially in 1824, with its marine areas protected through local conservation efforts since the early 2000s to prevent reef degradation.
The tour operator promotes sustainable tourism by enforcing reef-safe sunscreen use and limiting participant numbers to minimize ecosystem disturbance.
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.
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