What level of diving experience is required for The Anchor?

The Anchor is rated beginner. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at The Anchor?

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

Where is The Anchor located?

The Anchor is located in Costa Rica, in the Costa Rica region (coordinates: 8.7159, -83.8832).

The Anchor Diving - Costa Rica, Costa Rica

DifficultyBeginner

Description

The Anchor is a beginner-friendly dive site near Drake Bay on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, close to Caño Island Biological Reserve. Named for an old anchor resting on the seabed, this site features a rocky reef with gentle terrain suitable for all skill levels. The reef is home to white-tip reef sharks, moray eels, and schools of snappers, while octopuses and nudibranchs hide among the rocks. The warm Pacific waters of the Osa Peninsula offer good visibility and the chance to spot larger marine visitors including manta rays and whale sharks during the right season.