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The Backyard

The Backyard

Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

Depth
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30m

Visibility
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6m - 18m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About The Backyard

An underwater pinnacle that starts at 50 feet and drops down to 90 feet is the ideal site for our Deep Dive specialties.

The Backyard Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Deep, Wall, Rock, Drift, Shark

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

30m

Visibility Range

6m 18m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

21% – 35%

O2
Marine Life

  • Turtles
  • Scorpion Fish
  • Angel Fish
  • Giant Manta Rays
  • Surgeon Fish
  • Whale
  • White Tip Sharks
  • Trigger Fish
  • Moray Eels
  • Snapper
  • Grunt
  • Various
Weather Conditions

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