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Diving & Snorkeling
The good news is that Costa Rica offers body-temperature water with few humans and
abundant marine life. The bad news is that visibility is low because of silt and plankton,
and soft corals and sponges are dominant.
However, if you're looking for fine opportunities to see massive schools of fish, as well
as larger marine animals such as turtles, sharks, dolphins and whales, then jump right in.
It's also worth pointing out that there are few places in the world where you could feasibly
dive in the Caribbean and the Pacific on the same day, though why not take your time?
The Caribbean Sea is better for novice divers and snorkelers, with the beach towns of
Manzanillo and Cahuita particularly well suited to youngsters. Puerto Viejo lays claim to a
