Top Playa Flamingo Scuba Diving

This introductory scuba diving course in Flamingo Beach is a great way for first-time divers to experience the beauty of swimming deep underwater without investing the time and expense into a PADI certification. Get experience using diving equipment and learning essential navigation skills in a pool, and then head to the water to swim up close with tropical fish.

Las Catalinas Islands off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast are known for their giant manta rays, white tip reef sharks, sea turtles, dolphins, and more — with a little luck, you can even spot humpback whales in the summer months. Swim alongside this bounty of marine life on a 2-dive tour to the islands from Playa Flamingo with a PADI-certified instructor. This tour is only for certified scuba divers.

Experienced divers get a thrill out of this trip to the Catalina Islands. Head out on the water on a comfortable boat and visit two dive sites known for their diversity of wildlife. This tour cuts back on cost by asking that people bring their own equipment, making it a good choice for travelers who came with their gear.

Have all the fun of scuba diving without investing the time and expense into a PADI certification with a Discover Scuba Diving experience from Playa Flamingo. Learn the basics of scuba diving in a pool the day before or morning of your trip, and then head out to the open ocean near Las Catalinas Islands to dive and swim alongside tropical fish, manta rays, sea horses, and more.

Learn the basics of surfing in Tamarindo, one of Costa Rica's main surfing hubs. Choose from either a 4-day or 7-day program, then set out to practice and perfect surfing's introductory skills with a personal guide who tracks your progress and offers instructive feedback as you go. Along with paddling technique, riding stance and footwork you'll also focus on related aspects like stretching and body wellness. This informative surf camp also includes one of two half-day tours: forest ziplining or an estuary boat excursion.