Cabeza De Mono

Gulf Of Papagayo, Costa Rica

Depth

25m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Cabeza De Mono

Gulf Of Papagayo, Costa Rica

Depth

25m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Cabeza De Mono

This is one of the most popular and most visited dives in the area. Here you will find some incredible underwater rock formations and a large diversity of marine life. Great photo opportunities. Suitable for intermediate level divers.

Cabeza De Mono Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock, Other, Drift

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

25m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 40%

O₂

CNS Load (35 min)

16% at 23m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Butterfly Fish
Groupers
Parrot Fish
Rays
Scorpion Fish
Various

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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Location

Dive Site Hazards

Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.
Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.
Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

Eddy Pull-Off Zones — Eddies behind structures can pull divers away from the main drift line.

Delayed Surface Pickup — Strong current can exceed surface tracking assumptions, delaying boat pickup.

Vertical Current Shear — Currents may vary by depth, causing vertical separation even when divers stay together.

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