One of the biggest things people want to do is snorkel while they are in Costa Rica. Zipline, Whitewater raft and snorkel. You think tropical location and you think snorkeling, but I found that Costa Rica didn't quite have the brilliance of the Caribbean or the up close Encounters that I've heard of in the Galapagos. I wanted to be sure to snorkel on both the Caribbean and Pacific sides to see if one was better than another. In my honest opinion, as far as the snorkeling was concerned. Not a big difference. I do think the Pacific Side one out by a hair for one reason though, Cano Island.
To say my trip out to Cano was torturous might be overstating it a little, but it was very, very uncomfortable. Luckily my experience is not all that common. We went out in a downright storm, for one thing. And I was the only one going out so our boat did not have the wight it needed to ride the rough waters easily. Despite the rough trip the snorkeling was a success. Even in the rain I saw incredible fish and beautiful coral. Since the island is so far from the shore the waters are traditionally much calmer which makes for those idyllic calm waters that make floating an watching the fish swim by a much more enjoyable venture. To save on the long boat ride you are better off taking this tour from Drake Bay as opposed to Ballena, where I came from. On the positive side we did see Sea Turtles and spotted Dolphins on our boat trip so that kind of made up for it.
Kassandra rocks! She had our trip planned and helped us arrange our air travel within the day we contacted her. She has helped us with our trips to Chile Argentina and Costa Rica, and she always finds us wonderful activities and accommodations. We’re looking forward to seeing what she’s planning for us this time when we go to Easter island
Janet
1 day ago
Nice thank you
Leo Lommen
1 day ago
quick to respond
thorough
Lisa Gallagher
3 days ago
Personal knowledge of the trip I was considering. Patience with our figuring out which dates we could travel.
Brian
4 days ago
Clara and Rhenee were gracious and available. Phone contact is so important to answer questions and discuss all aspects of trip. If not immediately available they scheduled a time to speak.
They were knowledgeable, honest, realistic and very friendly. They are both very professional and take their role seriously.