

Best for intermediate divers, 15-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Manuelita Garden is a reef site located off Cocos Island, Costa Rica, offering diving at depths between 15 and 25 metres. With an average depth of 18 metres and mild currents, the site is suitable for intermediate divers. Visibility typically ranges from 20 to 35 metres, though it can occasionally drop to 5 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is well-suited for night dives. Water temperatures remain between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius. Divers should be aware of the presence of sharks and maintain close proximity to their guide during dives.
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Night diving here offers the chance to see hundreds of active whitetip sharks searching for food.
Access is via a skiff boat from a liveaboard vessel.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-25m
Visibility
20-35m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
35 min
Whitetip reef sharks are a constant presence at the site. Divers may also encounter giant frogfish, yellow-edged morays, Panamic green morays, and king angelfish.
The site is rated for intermediate divers due to the required boat access and variable visibility conditions.
The site features depths ranging from 15 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located 550 kilometres from shore.
Yes, Manuelita Garden is suitable for night diving, during which whitetip reef sharks become more active.
Diving at Manuelita Garden in Cocos Islands requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Manuelita Garden in Cocos Islands. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
Divers at Manuelita Garden in Cocos Islands should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Manuelita Garden in Cocos Islands typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Manuelita Garden in Cocos Islands typically ranges from 20 metres to 35 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.