Punta Cahuita

Cahuita · Costa Rica

The tip of Cahuita National Park protects Costa Rica's largest coral reef. The reef begins in shallow 1 to 2 meter waters extending to 5 to 10 meters at interesting coral formations. Brain corals the size of washing machines, sea fans, gorgonians, and staghorn corals dominate. Over 500 fish species including parrotfish, angelfish, damselfish, and green moray eels inhabit the reef. Green sea turtles, nurse sharks, and stingrays are common sightings.

Conditions

Depth

1 to 12 m

Good for beginners

Current

Can be moderate

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

5 to 10 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

27 to 30°C

tropical wetsuit, 3mm or rashguard

Month by month

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Water (°C)	27	27	27	28	28	28	28	28	28	29	28	27
Vis (m)	15	20	22	18	10	5	5	8	18	20	18	16
Current	Gentle	Gentle	Gentle	Gentle	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Gentle	Gentle	Gentle	Gentle