Dive-site story
Located off the coast of the Papagayo Peninsula, Tortuga is a popular volcanic rock and wreck site in Guanacaste. Divers explore volcanic boulder formations and the remnants of a sunken vessel that has transformed into an artificial reef. The rocky landscape provides shelter for resting whitetip reef sharks and massive schools of Pacific reef fish, while the surrounding sandy flats attract various ray species.
Sunken vessel hull colonized by corals and invertebrates
Frequent resting whitetip reef sharks beneath volcanic ledges
Dense aggregations of grunts, snappers, and round stingrays
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Rainy season months bring warmer water and fewer wind-driven thermoclines, though diving is conducted year-round.
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 | ||||||||||||
| Pacific seahorseHippocampus ingens | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Panamic green morayGymnothorax castaneus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cortez angelfishPomacanthus zonipectus | Common |
Marine forecast
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