Best for advanced divers, 29-43m, boat entry, moderate current.
Veinteseis, located off Herradura, offers a complex underwater topography consisting of a reef, pinnacle, and wall. The site is suited for advanced divers, with depths ranging from 29 to 43 metres and an average depth of 29 metres. Visibility is consistently 30 metres. Divers must access the site by boat, and moderate currents are common. Due to the depth, potential for entanglement, and current shifts, guided charters are recommended. The site supports a variety of marine life typical of the region's reef and pelagic habitats. Divers should maintain strong buoyancy control and deploy a surface marker buoy during ascent to account for boat traffic and current.
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Book a guided charter rather than diving independently here: the combination of deep wall sections, current shifts, and entanglement hazards makes a local guide's knowledge of the site layout a practical safety asset, not just a convenience. Carry a surface marker buoy and deploy it early on ascent, as boat traffic and current can push you away from your entry point quickly.
The site is located 26 miles southwest off the coast of mainland Costa Rica. Access requires at least an hour boat ride, usually leaving at 7:30 am.
Recorded at this site
Depth
29-43m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-27°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
The site supports a range of marine life typical of the region's reef and pelagic habitats, including various reef fish and invertebrates.
No, Veinteseis is classified as an advanced dive site due to its depth, moderate currents, and potential hazards.
The site ranges from 29 to 43 metres, with an average depth of 29 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located approximately 42 kilometres from shore.
Divers should be aware of entanglement risks, strong currents, and the presence of sharks.
Diving at Veinteseis in Central Pacific requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Veinteseis in Central Pacific. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 27°C.
Expect moderate currents at Veinteseis in Central Pacific. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Veinteseis in Central Pacific typically ranges from 30 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
