What level of diving experience is required for Starfish Garden?

Starfish Garden is rated beginner. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Starfish Garden?

At Starfish Garden, divers commonly encounter: hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, manta rays, sea lions, marine iguanas, schooling jacks.

Where is Starfish Garden located?

Starfish Garden is located in Costa Rica, in the Costa Rica region (coordinates: 9.3837, -84.1676).

Starfish Garden Diving - Costa Rica, Costa Rica

Starfish Garden is a beginner-friendly dive site in the Manuel Antonio area on Costa Rica's central Pacific coast. This shallow site lives up to its name with abundant sea stars scattered across the sandy bottom between rock formations. The gentle terrain features small coral patches and rocky outcrops hosting tropical fish, nudibranchs, and octopuses. Schools of sergeant majors, damselfish, and juvenile parrotfish add color and movement. The sheltered conditions and shallow depth make Starfish Garden an excellent choice for introductory dives and snorkeling, offering a gentle introduction to Costa Rica's Pacific marine life.