Off the northwest coast, more than a dozen inshore dive sites offer beginners and experts alike excellent diving options. Chances are good of seeing whale sharks and schools of manta rays. El Ocotal Beach Resort is a small hideaway near Playa del Coco on the northwest coast of Costa Rica, with soaring views of the Gulf of Papagayo.
Day 01 Ocotal Beach, Guanacaste
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Travel to Ocotal Beach. (On your own)
Overnight, Ocotal Resort one double standard. Breakfast included
Day 02 - 04
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Ocotal Scuba Diving Resort and Hotel is considered one of the best world scuba dive destinations, with an extra touch in style, comfort & service. Ocotal offers a privileged location with panoramic views of Papagayo Gulf, you can enjoy an extensive variety of services, including: the best scuba diving safaris in Costa Rica, PADI scuba diving certifications, PADI scuba diving courses.
Experience the ultimate diving adventure, at one of the best resorts, with massive schools of fish, rays, jack's, whale sharks, giant mantas, sea turtles, bull sharks, white tip sharks, dolphins, and more... Two immersions per day.
Three nights, Ocotal Resort one double standard. Breakfast included
Costa Rica : Summer
$390 p/p
- Diver
- Single occupancy $770
- Double occupancy
- Triple occupancy $525
- Non Diver
- Single occupancy $555
- Double occupancy
- Triple occupancy $315
- January 02 to April 30, 2010
- Except Christmas, New Years & Easter Week
Discount Season
$335 p/p
- Diver
- Single occupancy $710
- Double occupancy
- Triple occupancy $470
- Non Diver
- Single occupancy $495
- Double occupancy
- Triple occupancy $265
- November 01 to December 15, 2009 && May 01 to October 31, 2010
Important Notes
- Prices are per person
- Minimum 2 passengers.
- Non diver rate valid ONLY when accompanying a diver!
- Daily departures!
- Package does not include transportation to and from San Jose.
- One passenger upon request.
- All the diving extras are not included.
- Scuba Diving is good all year round in the Gulf of Papagayo. There are no rivers draining into the waters of the Gulf of Papagayo, so there is always good visibility, even in the rainy season.
- Water Temperature: May to December is generally from 74-78 degrees at depth
- January to April temperatures vary down to 70 degrees at depth
Incuded:
- 4 nights at Hotel Ocotal, standard rooms.
- Daily breakfast.
- 3 Days Diving : 2 tanks, boat for diving, guide,beverages and snack on board, weights, and unlimited beach dives
What to Bring:
- Clothing: Costa Rica is a very informal and casual country. Formal attire is only used in the city of San Jose and on very special occasions (Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries)
- We recommend to bring a sweater for the highland areas, and light loose fitting shirts, pants or jeans, and shorts for the lowland areas.
- For the beach areas please don't forget to bring a hat or cap, sunscreen, and sun glasses.
- For the rainforest and the National Parks we recommend hiking boots, a small backpack, water bottle, pocket knife, flashlight, insect repellent, rainwear, and a pair of binoculars to observe animals.
