Caño Island Biological Reserve is located about 20 kilometers off the coast of the Osa peninsula. In the pre-Colombian époque the island was used as a cemetery by the former natives of this land.
The island is surrounded by five platforms of low coral reefs with many coral species. The coral reef environments are home to many different species of fish, e.g. parrot fish, Moorish Idol, Crocodile Needlefish, Guinea Fowl Puffer, Cornet fish and schools of Jack Fish, to name a few, and other aquatic animals such as sea turtles, sting rays, morays and white tipped reef sharks.
For a snorkeling or diving tour, we will bring you to the boat station where you take the boat to get closer to the Island. During the boat trip you might see dolphins and sometimes even whales (mostly during whale season between mid July to end of October).
You will snorkel/dive in the biological reserve at two different locations in front of the island and be able to observe the fascinating underwater world. A local tour guide will lead you to the best spots and show you the many species you encounter.
After snorkeling/diving you will head back to the coast and have lunch at the main land. After lunch we will pick you up and bring back to the hotel.
| Duration: | 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., including: – 2 x 30 min taxi ride – 2 x 1h boat ride – lunch break |
| Includes: | – transport from Encanto Lodge to boat station – entrance fee – local guide – snorkeling/diving equipment – lunch |
| Please bring: | – Reusable water bottle – Solar protection: For snorkeling we recommend using a shirt (with long sleeves) as the sun is very strong out there – Swimming suit – Short pants/skirt/dress and sandals for getting on/off the boat – Towel – For diving only: diving license (PADI) |
| Rate: | Snorkeling: $110 per person Diving: $165 per person |
The rate includes the tour cost and $10 for transportation from the lodge to the tour starting point and back (this transportation cost is only valid for tour reserved through us). If you come with your own car and want to drive by yourself, you can opt for a $10 discount.
Please note:
- Daily entries are limited and can only be reserved by local tour operators via email to the park administration. If you want to go on this tour we recommend an early reservation.
- For the reservation a prepayment of $50 is required.
- Please note that the reservation is only valid for the specific person, therefore the prepayment is non-refundable.
- For Diving you need a diving license.
- Weather on the Island is usually unpredictable (weather forecast is usually 50% true for this area), but normally better in dry season (January-March). However, visibility also depends on the ocean/current.
- The tour will only be cancelled if the tour operator considers that it is too dangerous to realize the tour or in case of any unforeseen circumstances that impede the realization of the tour.
