Cocos Island

Cocos Island is a remote Costa Rican island in the Pacific, known for its rugged terrain and protected status rather than easy access from nearby cities. It isn’t a local diving hub; access is typically by liveaboard or special trips from the mainland, with limited on-island facilities. For divers, the focus is on distant expedition-style dives conducted through organized charters, often highlighting pelagics, large pelagic sightings, and pristine offshore walls. Overall, diving relevance is significant but highly logistical and touristic, making it more of a specialized, expedition destination than a city-based dive gateway.