Question 1

How do you get to Caño Island?

Accepted Answer

Caño Island sits 12 miles off Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula coast and is only accessible by boat.

Question 2

How long does it take to get to Caño Island?

Accepted Answer

If you're traveling to Caño Island on a boat from Drake Bay in the Osa Peninsula, it takes about 30 minutes to get to Caño Island. If you're coming from Uvita on the mainland, it takes about 1.5 hours.

Question 3

Is there good snorkeling in Manuel Antonio?

Accepted Answer

There is okay snorkeling in Manuel Antonio, especially at some points inside the national park.

Question 4

Is there any good snorkeling in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, Costa Rica isn't noted for its snorkeling - it's more of a surf destination. Nevertheless, there are some good snorkeling spots around, the best being Caño Island.

Question 5

Is there good scuba diving in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

Again, Costa Rica is better known for surfing than diving. However, Caño Island and some other offshore islands in Guanacaste offer fantastic diving experiences to check out big fish and different marine life.

Snorkel & Dive at Caño Island