If you ever wondered if you need to be certified to go scuba diving in Costa Rica, you do not.
How much does it cost to get scuba certified in Costa Rica?
PADI Diver Courses in Drake Bay, Costa Rica
| Diving instructions, courses and certifications | |
|---|---|
| Resort Course (non-certification one day experience) | $203.00 |
| Open Water Course (all open water dives at Isla del Caño) | $411.00 |
| Open Water Referral Course (all dives at Isla del Caño) | $324.00 |
Where can I get scuba certified in Costa Rica?
Places that Offer SCUBA Certification in Costa Rica
- Agua Rica Diving Center. Location: Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. …
- Anamaya Resort. Location: Montezuma / Southern Nicoya Peninsula. …
- Aquacenter Diving. …
- Buceo Gavilana Dive Centre. …
- Buzos de Aventura. …
- Cano Divers. …
- Costa Rica Adventure Divers. …
- Costa Rica Dive and Surf.
Do you need permission to scuba dive?
Yes, you do need certification and a license to dive. It is not technically illegal to scuba dive without one. But the skills taught in scuba courses are used on every single dive to keep you safe. This is why dive shops will not rent equipment or fill tanks for non-certified divers.
When can you scuba dive in Costa Rica?
August-December is when you’ll find little wind and calm seas. Most of the pelagic species found during the rainy season leave Costa Rica’s coast and are replaced by a variety of fish and macro species. It is also the best time to dive in Costa Rica for beginner divers who prefer easy, colorful diving.
How much does diving cost?
For beginners, it costs around $70 to $200 to do a single introductory dive with a guide and between $200 and $600 or more to do an open water diving course with a scuba instructor. Online courses are available to begin your scuba diving certification journey at your own pace and range from $0 to $200.
How deep can you dive without a certification?
The short, super long answer is… as an Open Water certified diver you are qualified to dive “independently” (with a buddy of course), without a certified professional guiding you, to 18m/60ft. This is why we recommend continuing your scuba education and going on more dives.
Is diving in Costa Rica good?
Is Costa Rica good for beginning divers? Yes! Diving off the Southern Caribbean Coast is great for beginning divers because the coral reefs act as protective barriers. There is also a lot to explore for more advanced divers as there is a lot of unchartered water here.
Can you cage dive in Costa Rica?
There IS one spot in (off) Costa Rica where you can dive and see sharks easily – Cano Island. It’s located about an hour or two offshore from Domincal/Uvita. There you will see rays and reef sharks. If you still want to try and find sharks, have a boat take you out and chum the heck out of the water.
How safe is Costa Rica?
In Central America and The Caribbean overall, Costa Rica is ranked the number one most peaceful country in the region out of 12. However, the homicide rate increased from 11.9 homicides per 100,000 people to 12.3 in the last year, and crime is still a significant threat to travelers in Costa Rica.