The Catalina Islands, located just 25 minutes by boat from Tamarindo beach, are a cluster of volcanic peaks off the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Renowned for their nutrient-rich waters, these islands offer some of the best scuba diving in the country, attracting an incredible array of marine life year-round.
Uno de los principales atractivos de bucear en las Islas Catalina es la oportunidad de encontrarse con rayas manta gigantes, which can reach wingspans of up to 6 meters (18 feet). In addition to these majestic creatures, divers can observe tiburones de punta blanca de arrecife, rayas águila, rayas, tortugas, morenas, pulpos, y enormes bancos de peces tropicales.