Dive-site story
Bajo del Diablo is an expansive submerged volcanic rock formation characterized by dramatic underwater pinnacles, massive boulders, and deep canyons. Positioned offshore in the Pacific waters of Costa Rica, currents wash past the rocky ridges, attracting dense schools of pelagic fish and resting reef predators in the cuts between stone towers.
Congregations of whitetip reef sharks resting on sandy bottoms between rock pinnacles
Dense swirling schools of bigeye trevally and yellowtail snappers around the rock spires
Dramatic volcanic topography featuring deep ravines, overhangs, and swim-through channels
Occasional encounters with pelagic visitors including manta rays, mobulas, and sea turtles
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season provides calmer sea conditions and optimal water clarity.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye TrevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pacific CreolefishCephalopholis colonus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Giant Oceanic Manta RayMobula birostris | Rare | ||||||||||||
| Olive Ridley Sea TurtleLepidochelys olivacea | Common |
Marine forecast
