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    El Mangroove, Autograph Collection

    977 Reviews

    El Mangroove, Autograph Collection

    977 Reviews
    ☆ 4 star hotel
    Gulf Of Papagayo, Guanacaste Province, 50503, Costa Rica
    85 rooms
    FREE Internet
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    Rocket Frog Divers

    396 Reviews
    5 star dive center
    Offsite (Paid pickup) Show address

    Playa del Coco, Playa del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

    Dive center descriptionDiving services

    Package highlights

    • In the postcard-worthy location of Papagayo Gulf, El Mangroove is designed for casual luxury, with poolside cabanas and fine dining. Nature does the rest.
    • The nearby 5* PADI dive center runs a convenient diver transfer service so you can easily discover the local bay, The Catalinas and Bat Islands
    • Dive with bull sharks, turtle, eels, mantas, and devil rays by the thousand
    • The Catalinas offer the best chance to see humpbacks and dolphins, and to swim with Pacific giant manta rays, whose wing span can be wider than a vehicle is long
    • After a full day of diving, ease into the comfort of your suite with plush beds, spa-like bathrooms and a hammock on the balcony for stargazing
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    Dates & Prices

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    10% CHEAPER on average than booking rooms & diving direct.
    EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS such as free DAN dive insurance.
    24/7 EXPERT DIVING ADVICE from travel agents who are all divers.
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    Booking process

    1. BOOKING

    Once we receive your booking, we double check availability with the dive operator and reserve your spot

    2. CONFIRMATION

    We usually get back to you within 24 hours to confirm that your booking is final

    3. 48H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

    You then have 48 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

    Payment & cancellation

    Payment terms

    • Now: 0%
    • 48 hours after booking confirmation: 20% (downpayment)
    • 121 days before trip start: 80% (balance)

    Cancellation fee

    Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

    • 25% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 98 days prior to arrival
    • 100% will be charged if you cancel less than 98 days prior to arrival

    Explore diving around the El Mangroove, Autograph Collection

    Best dive sites in Playas del Coco (Guanacaste)

    There are approximately 20 dive sites near to the Playas del Coco shore. You’ll find additional sites at the Catalina, Bat and Tortuga Islands. The dive sites at the offshore islands are the most famous. In particular, Cueva del Tiburón (a.k.a. Shark Cave) near the Catalina Islands is home to several, sleeping reef sharks. Also, Big Scare near the Bat Islands offers up an adrenalin-filled Bull Shark encounters. Closer to shore, Cabeza de Mono is a superb site for watching rays pass by. Punta Gorda and Punta Argentina are other superb dive sites in the area with a healthy variety of tropical fish life.

    Snorkeling in Playas del Coco (Guanacaste)

    Because of the poor visibility and lack of coral immediately surrounding the shore, Playas del Coco is not known for its snorkeling opportunities. However, Playa Guacamaya and Nacascolo are both within an hour’s boat ride and feature coral reefs with plenty of marine life. The snorkeling at both of these destinations is the best in the region.

    What to see

    Playas del Coco is particularly popular for its abundance of pelagic species. You won’t have to wait long before you find something big in the water.

    During the rainy season, plankton blooms occur in the Pacific, attracting dozens of Giant Manta Rays, mobulas and migrating humpbacks and pilot whales. Occasionally, a whale shark may float past. Fantastic arrays of sharks, including the Bull Sharks of the Bat Islands also arrive from May to November to feast on offshore bait balls. Nurse sharks hide out in the caves of the Catalina Islands.

    Throughout the year, colorful fish and endangered sea turtles cruise along the Guanacaste coast, stopping to lay eggs on the area’s beaches.

    Dive Center

    Highlights

    • Best dive vessel in the Guanacaste region (36ft, 2x 300 HP Yamaha engines)
    • Daily dive trips to 22 local sites, fresh fruit on board
    • Regular diving around The Catalina and Bat Islands 
    • Recreational and professional PADI training
    • Experienced, multilingual dive masters and instructors
    • Maintenance station, rental equipment, WiFi
    • Free pick up in new van

    Description

    Rocket Frog Divers is a PADI 5* IDC based in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. 

    The dive operation is proud to offer their customers the absolute best dive vessel in the area. Built with the sole purpose of diving in mind, the Pacific Express is 36 feet long and is fitted with two 300 HP Yamaha engines.

    Dive trips depart daily to local and specialty dive sites (The Catalina Islands and The Bat Islands) in less than half the time of other local dive boats. Refreshments and fresh fruit are available during the surface interval. 

    PADI recreational and professional courses are offered, including night, Nitrox and wreck specialties. Divemasters have in depth knowledge of the local marine ecosystems, and training is provided in English, French and Spanish. 

    Facilties include a shop, gear maintenance station, rental equipment and storage space, air-conditioned classroom, filling station, WiFi and fish ID book selection.

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    DIVING SERVICES

    Diving Facilities

    • Shop
    • Training Pool
    • Battery Charging Station
    • Wi-Fi (Free)
    • Facilities For Disabled Guests
    • Air Conditioning
    • Warm-Water Showers
    • Fish Id And Diving Books

    Diving gear

    • Tanks With Int (Yoke) Valves
    • Tanks With Din Valves
    • Din/Int Adapters
    • Filling Station

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • German
    • Spanish
    • French

    PADI® Courses Available

    • Intro Dives/Discover Scuba Diving
    • Scuba Refresher
    • Open Water Diver
    • Advanced Open Water Diver
    • Rescue Diver
    • Divemaster
    • Divemaster Internship
    • Instructor/Idc Course
    • Free-Diving Course
    • Kids Courses
    • Nitrox Certification
    • Underwater Photography
    • Deep Diver Certification
    • Underwater Videographer
    • Night Diver
    • Wreck Diver
    • Drift Diving
    • Boat Diver
    • Underwater Propulsion Vehicle
    • Peak Performance Buoyancy
    • Sidemount Diver
    • Other Specialties

    For your safety

    • Emergency Oxygen Kit
    • First Aid Kits
    • Automatic External Defibrillator (Aed)
    • Vhf Radio

    PADI membership level

    • Padi 5 Star Idc
    • Padi 100% Aware

    Resort Amenities

    Sports & Watersports

    • Waterskiing
    • Surfing
    • Golf (Close By)
    • Horseback Riding
    • Cycling
    • Beach Volleyball

    Payments

    • Visa
    • Mastercard
    • Amex
    • Cash (Usd)
    • Cash (Local Currency)

    Facilities

    • Restaurant
    • Beach Front
    • Swimming Pool(S)
    • Bar / Lounge
    • Garden
    • Games Room

    Amenities & services

    • Wi-Fi (Free)
    • Air-Conditioning

    Food & drink

    • Buffet
    • A La Carte
    • Snacks All Day
    • Alcohol
    • Vegetarian Food
    • Vegan

    Wellness & Relaxation

    • Fitness Center/Gym
    • Spa Facility
    • Massage Services
    • Beauty Treatments

    Great for families

    • Babysitting/Child Services

    Activities

    • Hiking

    Resort Description

    Experience an authentic Costa Rican 'pura vida' lifestyle at the El Mangroove Hotel, nestled on a blue-flag beach.

    El Mangroove is surrounded by trees, and howler monkeys can be seen and heard throughout the lush grounds. Poolside cabanas provide peaceful places to relax between dive days. You can dive, snorkel and paddle board on the prestigious blue flag certified beach Playa Panama, directly in front of the hotel. 

    Food is art at El Mangroove, and you'll have two gourmet restaurants to choose from, or 24 hour private dining. The offsite PADI dive center offers daily dive tours, snorkeling and a full range of PADI course. Local dives are done in the Gulf of Papagayo, while further ashore, you'll visit Catalina Island and the Bat Islands. 

    How to get there

    Arrival

    • Liberia Airport is a 20 minute drive from the resort. 
    • The hotel can arrange a driver to pick you up from the airport and bring you to the resort, provided you give advance notice of your flight details (additional cost). 

    Departures

    • A private transfer can be arranged for an additional cost (advance notice required, additional cost). 

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