Chevron Oil Rig

★★★★☆ (39)

Depth: 80-137′
GPS Location: Latitude 30 04.244′ N Longitude 87 02.118′ WThe Chevron Rig consist of two platform jackets that were donated and deployed in 1993 as a part of the “Rigs to Reefs” program turning retired oil platforms into artificial reefs.

This is a popular site for spearfishing and lobster gathering due to the fact that the open structure of the rigs are very effective at attracting large varieties of marine life.

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Alcyone, Cocos Island (★4.4)

Alcyone, Cocos Island (★4.4)

Alcyone is an underwater mountain off Cocos Island. Strong to very strong current is always possible. Descent on the rope. There is a maximum depth of 30 meters. Great dive experience required! This is a great dive site that is always worth it as everything is possible here!
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Don Juan (★3.9)

Don Juan (★3.9)

For beginners or divers who are not yet super confident, this is the perfect place to find that dive feeling, since both long sides of the reef are characterized by a large sandy area, where there are no corals to break, and from where you have a spectacular view on a shalion, lively reef.
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Frijoles (★4.5)

Frijoles (★4.5)

Once the anchor is in position, we descend along the line to about 10 meters. From there you can decide whether you want remain in the shallows along the reef or follow the gravel-covered sand bottom to the deep reef at over 25 meters. Large boulders that pile up underwater and form a complete, elongated reef.
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Isla Frijoles (★4.3)

Isla Frijoles (★4.3)

As the name suggests, this diving spot has a lot in common with an island whose tip you can see from the boat.Depending on the current, the dive goes either clockwise or counterclockwise around the island along the sandy bottom.
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Iglesia (★4.2)

Iglesia (★4.2)

you can easily explore the area up to 12 meters. If you don’t have a problem with depth, you can easily dive up to 30 meters Since the reef consists of numerous separate rock formations, which are connected by sandy areas, there are endless possibilities to make this dive. Both in shallower and deeper waters.
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Mali - Mali (★4.5)

Mali - Mali (★4.5)

The usually protruding top of the reef is not visible when we arrive at high tide. As soon as the currents have been checked and the anchor lowered accordingly, the dive starts at a depth of 13 meters. The reef is actually an underwater mountain in shape of a triangle, so we can dive around it.
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Buffet (★4.6)

Buffet (★4.6)

Along the buoy line one descends to about 12 meters, from where the reef begins and extends to a depth of about 28 meters.
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Wahoo (★4.4)

Wahoo (★4.4)

The tip of the rock protrudes from the surface of the water, which makes orientation easy both on land and underwater. Here you will find shallower, sandy areas, but also deep, steep rock faces. I recommend that you always keep a good eye on your dive computer: before you know it, you can end up at 30 meters.
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Faro (★4.4)

Faro (★4.4)

The special thing about Faro is that it has both, shallower areas at the ends that allow easy entry, and a wonderful reef that descends to depths of around 30 meters, which can be explored if the current allows it. Most common to see big sharks!
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La lengua (★4.6)

La lengua (★4.6)

Just to start a day, we can check everything and make comfortable divers here. Is part of the canales de afuera area in Coiba National Park, starts shallow and give the divers the comfort to begin the day.
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Bajo Piñon (★4.4)

Bajo Piñon (★4.4)

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Punta Deseo (★4.4)

Punta Deseo (★4.4)

Punta Deseo, which translates as Wish Point, is increasingly living up to its name. We usually drop the anchor in the sandy area of the first part of the reef at about 6 to 7 meters. DSDs or Open Water students can dive the shallow area of the reef, while everyone else can reach depths to up to 18 meters.
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La Pared (★4.6)

La Pared (★4.6)

As close to a wall dive as it can get, La Pared has a massive rock wall, with its verticality attracting different species and providing a different experience for divers. The maximum depth of 18m makes it a desired destination for divers of all levels
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La Pared pinaculo (★3.7)

La Pared pinaculo (★3.7)

As close to a wall dive as it can get, La Pared has a massive rock wall, with its verticality attracting different species and providing a different experience for divers. The maximum depth of 18m makes it a desired destination for divers of all levels
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El Secreto 2 (★4.6)

El Secreto 2 (★4.6)

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Ananda DNF S.A., 60111 Malpaís, Puntarenas
El Secreto (★4.4)

El Secreto (★4.4)

20 minutes ride from La Pescadería de Malpaís, just after Cabo Blanco absolute natural reserve park, enjoy this beautiful area and its many dive sites around it
Ananda DNF S.A., 60111 Malpaís, Puntarenas
Ship wreck (★4.3)

Ship wreck (★4.3)

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Jose Pobre Caverns (★4.7)

Jose Pobre Caverns (★4.7)

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Rio Lajas (★3.7)

Rio Lajas (★3.7)

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Tiburon (★4.5)

Tiburon (★4.5)

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Ananda DNF S.A., 60111 Malpaís, Puntarenas
Cadena (★4.6)

Cadena (★4.6)

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Tortilla (★4.6)

Tortilla (★4.6)

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Herradura (★3.8)

Herradura (★3.8)

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Roca Peligrosa, Danger Rock (★4.5)

Roca Peligrosa, Danger Rock (★4.5)

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Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Cuatro piedras, Catalina Islands (★4.2)

Cuatro piedras, Catalina Islands (★4.2)

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