Costa Rica

Sardinal

Sardinal is a small town on Costa Rica's Pacific coast near Carrillo, serving mainly as a gateway to nearby dive sites along the coast. While the city itself is not a primary diving hub, the surrounding region hosts a number of shallow coastal sites and offshore reefs accessible from nearby coastal communities. Local diving options are limited directly in Sardinal, so divers typically base themselves in larger nearby towns for boat trips to reef and shore dives. The area benefits from warm tropical waters and relatively calm conditions, with visibility varying seasonally. Freshwater options are not locally relevant here, and the dive scene is best approached from neighboring coastal centers with established operations.

Essential information for traveling in Costa Rica

About Costa Rica

Sea
Caribbean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean and North P...
Timezone
America/Costa_Rica
Languages
ES
Demonym
Costa Rican
Phone prefix
+506

Practicalities

Currency
CRC
Voltage
120
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
SJO LIR LIM XQP SYQ

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Sardinal

Nearby Dive Sites (18)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Sardinal

The best time to dive in Sardinal

The best months to dive in Sardinal are from January to April and December. Temperatures are confortable (27-29°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
28 °C
02 - Feb.
28 °C
03 - Mar.
29 °C
04 - Apr.
29 °C
05 - May
28 °C
06 - Jun.
26 °C
07 - Jul.
27 °C
08 - Aug.
27 °C
09 - Sept.
26 °C
10 - Oct.
25 °C
11 - Nov.
26 °C
12 - Dec.
27 °C

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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