What level of diving experience is required for Monkey Island?

Monkey Island is rated beginner. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Monkey Island?

At Monkey Island, divers commonly encounter: hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, manta rays, sea lions, marine iguanas, schooling jacks.

Where is Monkey Island located?

Monkey Island is located in Costa Rica, in the Caribbean region (coordinates: 9.6303, -82.6158).

Monkey Island Diving - Caribbean, Costa Rica

Monkey Island is a beginner-friendly dive site near Puerto Viejo on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. This shallow reef surrounds a small island and features easy access with gentle entry conditions ideal for novice divers and snorkelers. The reef supports colorful tropical fish including parrotfish, angelfish, and schools of sergeant majors, along with sea cucumbers and starfish on the sandy patches. Hawksbill and green sea turtles are frequent visitors to the seagrass beds surrounding the island. The sheltered conditions and vibrant shallow reef life make Monkey Island a popular introduction to Caribbean diving in Costa Rica.