La Cueva Suggest edit

Costa Rica Suggest · Puntarenas Province Suggest

☆☆☆☆☆

IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–25.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

50 minAvg dive time

December to AprilBest months

26.0–29.0 °CWater (summer)

24.0–27.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

Suggest edit

La Cueva is a popular dive site located in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, known for its unique underwater cave formations and diverse marine life. The site offers a mix of shallow and deeper areas, making it suitable for various levels of divers.

Divers can explore underwater caves and swim-throughs, with opportunities to see vibrant coral reefs and a variety of fish species. The site features both rocky and sandy bottom types, providing a rich habitat for marine life.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–25.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–29.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 24.0–27.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rocky sandy coral Suggest edit

Photo tips

Suggest edit

Use a wide-angle lens for cave shots, and bring a light for better visibility inside the caves.

Location

Underwater Moments at La Cueva

No photos for this dive site yet.

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Rate this divesite

Logged dives at this site

Current Weather

Loading weather...

Last 7 Days

Loading history...

Important safety note

Information on ScubaSnap.app may be user-provided or aggregated from sources such as AI, Wikipedia, and search results. It is not guaranteed to be safe, accurate, or current. Always verify locally and dive within your training.

The information has been compiled with the utmost care but may contain errors. Always do your own research and consult local dive operators/centers.