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Best snorkel beaches in Costa Rica, 2026

3 snorkel beaches in Costa Rica that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to snorkel travellers.How we rank →

  1. Playa Chiquita Reef Pools1OBI 7.5+

    Playa Chiquita Reef Pools

    Playa Chiquita, Costa Rica

    Natural reef pools make this a calm pocket for careful swimming and snorkeling.

  2. Punta Cahuita Beach2OBI 7.5+

    Punta Cahuita Beach

    Cahuita, Costa Rica

    The postcard reef-and-jungle point that anchors Cahuita National Park’s coastal trail.

  3. Salsa Brava Beach3OBI 7.5+

    Salsa Brava Beach

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

    Legendary reef break that gives Puerto Viejo its global surf reputation.

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