What level of diving experience is required for The Garden?

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

What marine life can you see at The Garden?

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

Where is The Garden located?

The Garden is located in Costa Rica, in the Costa Rica region (coordinates: 8.7148, -83.8767).

The Garden Diving - Costa Rica, Costa Rica

The Garden is a beginner-friendly dive at Caño Island Biological Reserve off Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. True to its name, this site features lush underwater gardens of soft corals, sea fans, and sponges growing on volcanic rock formations. The diverse reef supports an abundance of tropical fish including butterflyfish, angelfish, and Moorish idols, while hawksbill turtles graze on the sponges. White-tip reef sharks patrol the sandy corridors between rock formations. The Garden's gentle terrain and rich biodiversity make it a favorite site for underwater photography and a relaxing dive experience in Costa Rica's premier Pacific marine reserve.