Costa Rica · Isla del Caño

Bajo del Diablo

Also known as: Devil's Rock

Best time to dive

January to June; June to November

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • DolphinPossible
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Manta rayLikely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • Nurse sharkLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - Caño Island offers dedicated snorkel tours in shallower reef areas alongside the scuba program

Safety notes

Occasional surge on pinnacle tops, boat traffic in the reserve, some current at exposed pinnacles; generally lower risk than Cocos/Bat Islands sites

Permits & fees

Isla del Caño Biological Reserve entrance fee applies (day-use park fee collected by tour operator, exact current rate not independently confirmed - VERIFY); day-boat access from Drake Bay, no overnight stays on the island permitted

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Drake Bay

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.