La Punta Dive Site — Costa Rica

About La Punta

An exciting underwater pinnacle at the Catalina Islands where nutrient-rich upwellings attract large pelagics. The rocky point creates a natural congregation area for manta rays, eagle rays, and schools of snapper. Excellent visibility during the dry season makes this a photographer's paradise.

Site Information

• Depth: 12–34 m
• Difficulty: intermediate
• Site type: Reef
• Current: Moderate currents around the point
• Best time: December – April
• Region: Costa Rica

Highlights

• Manta rays
• Eagle rays
• Snappers
• Barracuda

Marine Life at La Punta

• 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