THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Take your first breath underwater with Rich Coast Diving’s two-day Try Scuba Diving program in Playas del Coco. Start with pool training, then dive into the Pacific’s clear waters on two morning open water dives.
Take your first breath underwater with Rich Coast Diving’s two-day Try Scuba Diving program in Playas del Coco. Start with pool training, then dive into the Pacific’s clear waters on two morning open water dives.
Book with Rich Coast Diving
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Rich Coast Diving · Coco, Guanacaste Province
Situated on the sun-drenched shores of Playas del Coco in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, Rich Coast Diving offers an accessible gateway into the marine world with their Try Scuba Diving program. This two-day experience is designed to introduce newcomers to the thrill of underwater breathing without the full commitment of certification. It begins with a hands-on afternoon session in a calm, controlled pool environment where participants get to grips with the fundamentals of scuba equipment and breathing techniques.
Day two unfolds with two morning open water dives at one of the region’s vibrant coastal dive sites. The waters off Playas del Coco are famed for their visibility and rich biodiversity—spotted eagle rays, playful parrotfish, and bright corals create a vivid backdrop for your first real dives. These shallow, protected dive spots are ideal for beginners, featuring gentle currents and diverse underwater terrain carved by volcanic rock formations unique to Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.
Rich Coast Diving’s local expertise and small group sizes ensure personalized attention and a safe diving atmosphere. The company’s commitment to sustainable diving practices helps protect this delicate ecosystem, preserving the reefs and marine life visitors come to experience.
Located just minutes from Coco town center, it’s easy to combine diving with local flavors, seaside hikes, or sunset views over the Gulf of Papagayo. Whether you’re a traveler looking to add a new skill to your outdoor repertoire or simply curious about the ocean below, this introductory dive package offers a genuine taste of tropical marine adventure.
With clear water, accessible sites, and expert guidance, Rich Coast Diving stands out as the go-to operator for first-time divers in Costa Rica’s northern Pacific. Prepare to trade the surface for a new perspective and get a fresh look at one of Central America’s most captivating underwater worlds.
easy.
2 days (afternoon pool + morning dives).
Moderate fitness required; basic swimming skills and comfort in water expected.
Basic swimming skills and comfort in water are recommended but you don’t need to be an expert swimmer.
Yes, this experience is specifically designed for those new to scuba without requiring certification.
Bring a swimsuit, towel, reef-safe sunscreen, and a positive attitude. Equipment like tanks and masks are provided.
Absolutely. The program includes comprehensive safety briefings and is conducted by certified dive instructors.
The two dives typically range between 30 to 40 feet, ideal for beginners with calm conditions.
Yes, many participants decide to continue with full open water certification after this initial experience.
Playas del Coco developed as one of Costa Rica's earliest fishing villages, now a lively hub blending cultural heritage with tourism.
Rich Coast Diving actively promotes reef-friendly practices to protect coral habitats and marine biodiversity from human impact.
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.
Book with Rich Coast Diving