Whitetip reef sharks, manta rays, frogfish, and mild current.
Boat-access pinnacle with coral, macro life, and big-animal sightings.
Boat-access pinnacle with coral, macro life, and big-animal sightings.
Boat access and variable current make local guidance the safest way to dive the site.
Punta Argentina is a boat-access dive site off Playas del Coco with rocky pinnacles, coral growth, and a mix of macro life and larger marine animals. It can deliver schooling fish, rays, sharks, and small critters, with conditions that can shift enough to reward a guided approach. Guides usually work the pinnacles from the boat line and adjust the route to current, swell, and visibility on the day.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 27m
Depth Note
Listings place the main start on the shallow side, with deeper outer sections running off the point.
Best Season
December to May, especially December to February
Typical Conditions
Offshore pinnacle with a mixed macro-and-big-fish profile, variable current, and visibility that can change with the season and day.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Plan the dive with a guide and stay close to the mooring line or local route when the current picks up.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Average depth around 10 m; described as suitable for all diver levels.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Whitetip reef sharks, manta rays, frogfish, and mild current.
Scientific study describing Punta Argentina as a shallow 8-10 m site.
Boat access, deep profile, and current-bearing listing.
Macro life and larger animals, including rays, sharks, shrimp, seahorses, and frogfish.
Sharp rocky pinnacles with coral schools and occasional rays and sharks.
Papagayo visibility varies widely by season and conditions.
Frogfish, octopus, seahorses, and schooling fish.
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