Clasico Dive Site — Costa Rica

About Clasico

Located on the western side of the Catalina Islands, Clasico features a series of underwater rock formations (ripraps) with routes suitable for different experience levels. Known for its incredible variety of marine life including giant mantas, white-tipped reef sharks, octopus, and vibrant reef fish in crystal-clear Pacific waters.

Site Information

• Depth: 10–30 m
• Difficulty: intermediate
• Site type: Reef
• Current: Variable currents depending on tide and season
• Best time: Year-round
• Region: Costa Rica

Highlights

• Giant Manta Rays
• Octopus
• Reef Fish
• Moray Eels

Marine Life at Clasico

• Great Hammerhead
• Whale Shark
• Tiger Shark
• Whitetip Reef Shark
• Oceanic Manta Ray
• Bottlenose Dolphin
• Galapagos Shark
• Bull Shark

Liveaboards visiting Costa Rica

• Sea Hunter — 4.9/5, from €529/day