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Mystic Dive Center

Dive Centre Center (English)

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  • DAN
  • Diving Charter Boat
  • Equipment Gear Rentals
  • Gear Equipment Servicing
  • PADI
  • School Course Learn to Dive
  • Shark diving
  • Vacation Holiday Scuba Diving
  • Wreck Diving
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Company description Mystic Dive Center is located in pristine surroundings of Ventanas where there is a special balance between the ocean and the rainforests. This is the perfect site for a vacation of both water and land based activities.
Diving on the southern Pacific side of Costa Rica is the type of diving adventure most divers only dream of; abundant marine life ranging from reef sharks, dolphins, humpback whales, giant manta rays, sea turtles, moorish idols, snappers, puffer fish, barracuda, groupers, eels just to name a few. All this in an intimate setting, as numbers are limited on the dive boat to no more than six divers.
The visibility is phenomenal, usually ranging from 50 to 100 ft plus, however it does vary from site to site. The water temperature ranges from the upper 80`s to the low 70`s due to thermoclines and therefore minimizing the need of exposure protection to a 3 mm full or shorty.
The dive sites themselves range from beginner to advanced with a usually mild current, enabling divers of all abilities to experience these beautiful marine parks.
Our establishment currently offers a variety of professional underwater services from guided dives to a complete range of PADI courses. We provide scuba and snorkeling tours to both Caсo Island and Ballena Marine Reserve which are both national parks and renowned for their pristine wildlife. Though we are not associated with one specific hotel, our staff would be more than happy to assist you in making arrangements for accommodations. There are hotels in the area able to meet every ones` needs and budgets.
PADI Certification Courses:
•Scuba Review Course $50 US
•Open Water Referral $225 US
•Open Water: 4 dives at Ballena Park $285 US
•Open Water: 2 Dives at Ballena and 2 dives at Caсo Island $350 US
•Advanced Open Water $225 US
•MEDIC First Aid Diver $75 US
•Rescue Diver $300 US
•Dive Master $450 US
All classes include equipment, manual and certification card for the courses.
History: The Spanish explorer Juan de Castaсada first visited Caсo island in 1519, and named the island after a waterfall or Caсo that plunges down the cliffs. The existence of stone spheres, tombs with stone statues, golden votive offerings and polychrome ceramics gave rise to a theory that the island was used only as a cemetery for important persons during the pre-Columbian period. However, remains of domestic pottery and stone farming implements suggest that local Indians inhabited the island 500 years ago.
Excursions to Caсo Islands
Caсo Island is one of Costa-Rica`s premier snorkeling and diving spots. The island is surrounded by 5 marine platforms or low coral reefs where 15 species of stony corals have been indentified.
Our adventure begins with a short 90-minute boat ride across the clear waters of the Pacific Ocean to Caсo Island. Along the way, it is likely that we will encounter turtles, manta rays, spotted spinner or bottlenose dolphins swimming from the boat.
Upon arrival, our divemaster will point out the best spots for sighting marine life and as well lead divers through the exotic underwater realm. Our snorkeling trips give you the opportunity to explore the reefs and island at your leisure.
While underwater, one can encounter species of fish like the king angel, moorish idol, puffers, surgeon fish, snapper, barracuda, barber fish, parrot fish, damsel fish and a variety of eels hiding around the coral lined rock formations. Turtles, rays and the non-aggressive reef shark can also be spotted.
The island also offer a shaded picnic area next to the beach where you can enjoy your lunch and trails leading into the jungle allowing you to explore the island.
Location description: Caсo Island Biological Reserve is located 16.5 kms west of the Osa Peninsula in the Pacific Ocean and consist of 300 hectares of land and 2,700 hectares of sea. The jagged coastline
is 10 kms long with small beaches of white sand, rocky platforms and cliffs up to 60 meters high. In the center of the island there is a wide plateau which is divided into two parts by a watershed which is crisscrossed by rivers and streams that plunge down the cliffs to the sea.
The geological history of the island indicates that it is the product of plate tectonic setting, and in this case the subduction of the Cocos Plate beneath the Caribbean Plate. The forest on the island are mainly composed of perennial species typical of very moist tropical forests. Predominant species in the primary forest are fig trees, locusts, wild cacaos, rubber trees, numerous vines epiphytes and the cow tree believed to have been planted by the native Indians.
The climate is very hot and humid with average temperatures of 26° - 28°C.
Caсo Island also offers an array of fish species in the clear waters surrounding the island and can be seen either by experiencing snorkeling or scuba diving.
Caсo Island Dive Sites:
El Bajo Del Diablo: (The Depth of the Devil)
El Bajo Del Diablo known as the Depth of the Devil is the best site by far which consist of a huge area sub-divided into many secluded sites. The towering rock pinnacles range from over 150 ft to just under 20 ft which provides one of the best sites to encounter Moray eel, Mantas, Spotted Eagle Rays and more than 4 different species of eels. Its incredible maze of peaks and valleys is the home of Groupers, Snappers and Amberjack reaching 70lb and gives divers a chance to swim amongst enormous schools of tuna, barracuda, reef sharks and scores of tropical fish.
Cueva Del Tiburon: (Shark Cave)
Cueva Del Tiburon known as the Shark Cave is surrounded by beautiful white tip reef sharks. Other inhabitants of the area include angels, butterfly, damsels, parrot fish, moorish idols, lobsters, puffers, sturgeon fish. Occasional visitors like the mantas and stingrays can also be found in this area which adds to a lifetime experience for any diver.
Los Arcos: (The Arches)
Los Arcos or The Arches are made up of unique rock formations formed in the shape of arches. Divers can swim through these towering underwater arches and see fish life similar to the Shark Cave due to its close proximity.
El Barco: (The wreck)
El Barco has no wreck here but is referred as the wreck. It is made up of a variety of rock formations with areas with the most plentiful hard corals. The large array of fish life provides divers opportunities to encounter white tip reef sharks, manta rays and occasional sea turtles.
Paraiso: (Paradise)
Paraiso or Paradise is famous for its abundant marine life which offers divers the experience to encounter whitetip sharks, schools of big groupers, snappers, tuna and its many smaller species of tropical fish.

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Scuba diving and snorkeling at Canas Island and Ballena National Park. PADI instructors offering certification courses.

Contact information:
Phone: 506-788-8636
Fax: 506-788-8676
Street Address:
Centro Comercial Ventanas, Apartado 30-8153
Costa Rica
Spoken language(s): English
Open: from 09-00 till 17-00
Local time:  GMT - 6 Mexico, Monterrey, Guadalajara
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