Península de Nicoya - Costa Rica - page 602

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
( GOOGLE MAP ; 2670-1004; www.deepblue-diving.com ; 2 tanks US$79-150, PADI Open Water
Course US$415; 7am-6pm)
This outfitter runs two-tank dives in the local waters and further afield.
Rich Coast Diving DIVING
( GOOGLE MAP ; 2670-0176, in USA & Canada 800-434-8464; www.richcoastdiving.com ; 2 tanks
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
( GOOGLE MAP ; 2670-0308; www.summer-salt.com ; 2 tanks US$80-110)
This friendly Swiss-run dive shop has professional, bilingual staff. Trips to the Isla
Murciélago are pricier.
Blue Marlin FISHING
( GOOGLE MAP ; 2670-0707, 8828-8250; www.sportfishingbluemarlin.com ; up to 6 people
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.
Festivals & Events