El Aquario

El Aquario is a beginner-friendly dive site in the Manuel Antonio area on Costa Rica's central Pacific coast. True to its aquarium-like name, this sheltered site features calm, clear waters with a shallow rocky reef teeming with colorful tropical fish. Schools of sergeant majors, damselfish, and juvenile angelfish swirl around the coral-covered rocks, while starfish, sea cucumbers, and hermit crabs inhabit the sandy patches. The gentle conditions and extraordinary fish density make El Aquario an ideal choice for introductory dives, snorkeling, and underwater photography in a natural Pacific reef setting.