

Best for advanced divers, 15-27m, boat entry, strong current.
Cativo is a wreck dive site featuring a sunken sailboat resting on a sandy, sloping bottom. Located at Isla del Caño, the site is suited for advanced divers and is frequently used for deep and technical dive training. Divers can expect depths ranging from 15 to 27 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Access is by boat only. Conditions at the site include strong currents and visibility reaching up to 20 metres. Water temperatures remain between 26C and 29C throughout the year. Due to the depth and current, divers should be aware of potential hazards including entanglement and low visibility.
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Afternoon dive trips only run in the dry season and are subject to weather conditions.
The site is only accessible by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-27m
Visibility
Up to 20m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
No, this site is intended for advanced divers and is often used for deep and technical dive training.
The site ranges from 15 to 27 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Cativo requires boat access.
Divers encounter strong currents and visibility up to 20 metres, with water temperatures ranging from 26C to 29C.
Diving at Cativo in Golfito requires the following certifications: Advanced, Wreck. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cativo in Golfito. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Cativo in Golfito are January, February, March, April, May, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.