Explore Costa Rica’s Pacifc dive spots with peace of mind using DAN’s 11-30 day dive insurance. Covering up to $150K in emergency transport, it’s essential for any serious diver in Guanacaste’s waters.
Explore Costa Rica’s Pacifc dive spots with peace of mind using DAN’s 11-30 day dive insurance. Covering up to $150K in emergency transport, it’s essential for any serious diver in Guanacaste’s waters.
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Operated by Rich Coast Diving · Coco, Guanacaste Province
moderate.
Varies per dive; typical dives 45-60 minutes.
Good physical fitness required to handle currents, gear, and boat transfers
Most standard health insurance policies exclude injuries sustained while scuba diving, so dive insurance covers these gaps including emergency treatments and evacuation.
It offers emergency medical transportation up to $150,000, emergency dive accident coverage, and access to 24/7 dive emergency assistance services.
Yes, as long as you have not started diving, you can purchase coverage anytime before your first dive during the trip.
Yes, DAN’s dive insurance coverage applies globally wherever you go diving, providing peace of mind beyond Costa Rica.
You should have proof of diving certification as the insurance is designed for certified divers engaging in recreational dives.
Contact DAN’s 24/7 emergency hotline immediately, and follow their claims process to ensure timely assistance and reimbursement.
Costa Rica’s Guanacaste coast has been a fishing and diving hub since the 1970s, growing into a premier international dive destination.
Local operators actively promote reef-safe practices and participate in coral restoration projects to protect sensitive underwater habitats.
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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