Isla Manuelita

Cocos Islands, Costa Rica

Depth

35m

Visibility

11m - 33m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Isla Manuelita

Cocos Islands, Costa Rica

Depth

35m

Visibility

11m - 33m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Isla Manuelita

Isla Manuelita or Manuelita Island is a small rocky island breaking the water surface a few meters away from the Northern tip of Isla Del Coco. Here you will start your dive in a average depth of 20 meters and gradually drop to a depth of 35 meters where you will find a beautiful coral decorated reef system. This reef is teeming with outstanding displays of marine life. Very colorful dive with lots of great photo opportunity. Suitable for intermediate to advanced level divers only.

Isla Manuelita Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

35m

Visibility Range

11m – 33m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 31%

O₂

CNS Load (20 min)

14% at 33m / 33%

O₂

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Marine Life

Barracudas
Groupers
Pelagic Fish
Rays
Sharks
Turtles
Various

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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Location

Dive Site Hazards

Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.
Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.
Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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