Travel Reference
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Sportfishing, sailing, horseback riding and sea kayaking are popular activities. Many
places will rent sea kayaks, which are perfect for exploring the rocky headlands to the
north and south of the beach.
Deep Blue Diving Adventures
DIVING, SNORKELING
Course US$415; 7am-6pm)
This outfitter runs two-tank dives in the local waters and further afield.
Rich Coast Diving
DIVING
from US$100, Open Water Course US$450; 7:30am-6pm)
On the main street, this Dutch-owned dive shop is the area's largest.
Summer Salt
DIVING
This friendly Swiss-run dive shop has professional, bilingual staff. Trips to the Isla
Murciélago are pricier.
Blue Marlin
FISHING
US$350-860; depart 6am)
Offers high-quality sportfishing trips on either a 27ft
panga
or a larger 42ft boat. They
cruise north of Coco and routinely hook mahi, mackerel, marlin, rooster fish and tuna.
Papagayo Golf & Country Club
GOLF
( 2697-0169;
www.papagayo-golf.com
;
9/18 holes US$55/95, putting green US$4-6;
6:30am-5pm Tue-Sun)
An 18-hole course located 10km southeast of Playa del Coco.
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