Dive-site story
Located off the coast of Manuel Antonio, El Acuario is a volcanic rock formation surrounded by sand flats and scattered boulders. Divers navigate rocky channels and swim-throughs where Pacific reef species shelter from the surge. Schools of grunts and snappers circle the high points of the reef, while resting whitetip reef sharks and rays are frequently discovered along the sandy bottom.
Volcanic swim-throughs and boulder crevices harboring resting whitetip reef sharks
Dense aggregations of Pacific schooling fish around the rocky pinnacles
Frequent encounters with spotted eagle rays and southern stingrays in the surrounding sand
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season brings calmer sea conditions and improved underwater visibility to the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| Panamic green morayGymnothorax castaneus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pacific dog snapperLutjanus novemfasciatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cortez angelfishPomacanthus zonipectus | Common |
Marine forecast
