☰Scuba and Snorkelling

Pacific coast diving around Manuel Antonio delivers reliably good sightings: white-tip reef sharks, rays, eels, and large schools of jacks and surgeon fish are the norm. Visibility is best between December and May, though diving is worthwhile year-round. Oceans Unlimited runs a full range of courses from beginner to advanced, with kids' adventure programmes for ages 8 and up. Snorkelling tours are a good alternative for families who prefer to stay near the surface — the reef is close to shore and rich with life.