Jelajahi Jaco
Di pantai tenggara Kosta Rika, di provinsi Puntarenas terletak Jaco, sebuah kota kecil namun ramai yang merupakan pintu gerbang yang sempurna untuk menyelam yang fantastis di daerah tersebut. Kota ini memiliki pantai di Samudra Pasifik yang menghadirkan beberapa penyelaman yang mendebarkan. Area penyelaman yang dikunjungi dari Jaco tidak memiliki banyak karang keras, tetapi itu menebusnya dengan koleksi karang lunak, kehidupan makro, dan spesies laut yang lebih besar.
Bulan terbaik untuk Menyelam di Jaco
Iklim di sini adalah tropis, dengan suhu udara dan air yang hangat sepanjang tahun; suhu air berkisar antara 27°C-29°C/81°F-84°F. Ada dua musim di sini: musim hujan berlangsung dari Mei hingga November, dan meskipun jarak pandang menurun selama waktu ini, jumlah ikan pelagis meningkat drastis. Musim kemarau memberikan kondisi menyelam yang sangat ideal bagi para penyelam.
Top Jaco Dive Sites
Tortuga Island Dive Sites
Located a short boat ride from Jaco, Tortuga Island offers eight distinct dive sites. Scuba divers can explore shipwrecks, canyons, and a cave often inhabited by white tip reef sharks. Suitable for all levels, it’s a scenic and exciting underwater playground.
Caño Island Biological Reserve
This marine protected area near Jaco is renowned for its biodiversity. Scuba divers frequently encounter turtles, rays, and even migrating humpback and pilot whales. The site features arches, pinnacles, and caves, ideal for intermediate to advanced divers.
Cocos Island (for liveaboard excursions)
Though not a day trip from Jaco, liveaboard divers often access this legendary site from the region. Known for its schooling hammerhead sharks and strong currents, it’s a bucket-list dive for advanced and technical scuba divers only.
Herradura Bay
Just north of Jaco, Herradura Bay is a great training ground for beginner scuba divers. The calm conditions and shallow depths offer sightings of pufferfish, sea stars, and occasional rays. It’s also a good site for freediving practice.
Punta Leona Reef
This lesser-known site near Jaco offers vibrant coral patches and schools of tropical fish like angelfish and wrasse. Adventure level is easy to moderate, making it ideal for both scuba and freediving. It’s a great hidden gem for relaxed exploration.