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Giant oceanic manta ray is the reason to dive Catalina Islands, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

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Costa Rica · Giant oceanic manta ray

Catalina Islands, Guanacaste

Giant oceanic manta ray is the reason to dive Catalina Islands, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Best odds here: high for giant oceanic manta ray, peak jan-apr. Access needed ranges up to Open Water, depending which encounter you're after.

1
Species
High
Best odds
Jan-Apr
Peak window
10-25 m
Depth

The encounter

Giant oceanic manta ray

10-25 m · Needs Open Water

Peak Jan-Apr

High odds

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Sighting reliability and peak windows are researched estimates from the Atlas encounter database — not a guarantee. Wildlife moves with temperature and prey. Confirm current conditions with a local operator before booking.