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Caño Island Biological Reserve, Costa Rica |
Dive Cano Island |
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Isla de Caño — Caño Island Biological Reserve is a 480 are (200 hectare) park, 12 miles off the coast which rises 296 feet (90 meters) above sea level. The island is 740 acres (300 hectares) and is covered by virgin tropical wet forests. It is of interest primarily for its inshore coral reefs and its importance as a Pre-Colombian burial ground. The island is ringed with secluded white sand beaches that attract olive ridley turtles. There are no poisonous snakes here (except sea snakes). |
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Caño Island Biological Reserve - Ecology, Diving, Acitivites |
 Residents of Cano Island include giant frogs, a variety of hummingbirds, and three mammal species: a marsupial, the paca (which was introduced) and a bat. Only 13 terrestrial bird species are found. Snorkelers can see brilliant tropical fish in the waters just offshore as well as moray eels among the coral beds. A little more offshore there are common & bottle nosed dolphins, and the sperm, pilot & humpback whales, which migrate from Alaska. Cano Island is a destination for dive outfitters from Drake Bay. From them you can enjoy full day diving tours in the waters just off Cano Island and while you rest between tours have lunch, snorkel & enjoy a hike on the island. There is a bathroom at the Rangers Station where the entrance fee for the island is paid & you sign in. The only way to get to Cano Island is by boat.
If you dive or snorkel this is the place! There are outfitters who will take you scuba diving and snorkeling. Look for them in Drake Bay, Uvita and Ojochal and from the Osa Peninsula.
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