Travels to Southern Caribbean
The mellow ambiance of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast really takes the concept of “pura vida” to another level. Nevertheless, I wasn’t in Puerto Viejo to relax – I was here to advance my diving career and explore the area’s famous dive sites. Today I would begin the next step in PADI certification: the Rescue Diver course.
Roch, the French-Canadian owner of Crocodive facility in Playa Chiquita, had invited me to experience their unique program. He explained that the five-star dive center prides itself on providing state of the art equipment and exceptional dive courses – both …
Location: Gold Coast, Puerto Viejo, Southern Caribbean »
Activities: Scuba Diving and Snorkeling »
As much as we had enjoyed Bocas del Toro, it just wasn’t home. Sure, Panama has its perks and advantages apart from its breathtaking beaches (mainly the well-paved roads and better domestic beer), but we missed our adopted homeland. We love the good-natured smiles of Costa Ricans and simply knowing how everything works and what to expect. We were ready to return.
But first, I had one last dive to complete: Punta Manglar, also known as “The Wreck.” This was the dive that I had been looking forward to all week.
Absolutely nothing in this world gets …
Location: Puerto Viejo, Southern Caribbean »
Activities: Scuba Diving and Snorkeling »
I bounced out of bed this morning, excited about today’s diving adventures and exploring Bocas del Toro’s famous Starfish Beach, also known as Boca del Drago. Unlike yesterday, the sun was shining brightly and our boat departed from Bocas Watersports promptly at 9:30 a.m.
Oddly enough, the day’s main attraction was not the colorful coral and wildlife under the sea, but our tour guide himself. About 15 minutes (and 60 feet deep) into the dive, Leandro began blowing gigantic bubbles that looked exactly like smoke rings.
The bubble rings floated to the surface, maintaining their shape. …
Location: Southern Caribbean »
Activities: Caribbean Beaches, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling »
