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London...
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 Snorkeling in Costa Rica 

Hi,

I am planning to be in Costa Rica in August for just shy of two weeks

Does anyone know where could we go snorkeling?

Also, we heard that there is great snorkeling by the border with panama? Is it easy to cross the border to get to Boca del Toro

regards,

berttie

www.adegreeaday.blogspot.com

Pensacola...
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1. Re: Snorkeling in Costa Rica

www.jinetesdeosa.com is awesome

snorkeling Cano Island is amazing

less great snorkeling on the Carib side/Bocas in Aug.

Nicoya less rain in august

www.ocotaldiving.com there.

Have fun,

London...
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2. Re: Snorkeling in Costa Rica

hey

thanks very much for your help

berttie

Antigua...
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3. Re: Snorkeling in Costa Rica

Hi,

Yes, the best snorkeling is definitely on the Caribbean side, Cahuita/Puerto Viejo/Manzanillo. You can easily cross over the border, just find out about the bus situations.

Have a great time,

Marina K. Villatoro

http://travelexperta.com

calgary
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4. Re: Snorkeling in Costa Rica

Hi Berttie, CR isn't known for great snorkeling, we went several times both at Manuel Antonio and Manzanillo during the dry season with no recent rain, but still had very poor visibity. We had one decent (visibility) day at Manzanillo, the reef was okay, but far from great. The beaches, jungle and land based activities are fantastic :)

Pura Vida

bunny7
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5. Re: Snorkeling in Costa Rica

Check out Oceans Unlimited in Manuel Antonio...www.oceansunlimitedcr.com. They are very helpful and will be able to give you more information.

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