Dive Review of
Diving Safaris/Occidental Grand Papagayo in
Costa Rica/Pacific Coast Guanacaste regio

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Dive Conditions

There were no strictly enforced restrictions, recommendations were made for
max depth and dive duration.  

Abundance of stuff to photograph, unfortunately the visibility due to
particulate matter (plankton etc.) greatly reduces the ability to get good
clear images. Autofocus was troublesome at time due to all the particulate
matter.  

Overall Rating

The Dive outfit, Diving Safaris (Not Bill Beards) with Bobbie Joe and Earl,
were excellent. The dive masters and boat captains were very professional
and extremely helpful. The visibilty is a little limiting for photography
but the abundance and diversity of sea life makes it a great destination
for fish lovers:-) Lots of Spotted Eagle Rays, White Tips. Huge schoals of
grunt and jack. Some nice smaller critters such as Harlequin clown shrimp,
frog fish, nudibranchs (various)
The Grand Papagayo was an excellent resort with lots of facilities, a gym
with 24 hour access, a SPA, Diving Safaris provide pool sessions in the
resort for anyone wishing to try out SCUBA for the first time. The grounds
of the hotel were immaculate with easy access to a private beach. Food was
pretty good especially in the Italian and Oriental restaurants. 

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