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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 →
1OBI 7.5+
Playa Chiquita Reef Pools
Playa Chiquita, Costa Rica
Natural reef pools make this a calm pocket for careful swimming and snorkeling.
2OBI 7.5+
Punta Cahuita Beach
Cahuita, Costa Rica
The postcard reef-and-jungle point that anchors Cahuita National Park’s coastal trail.
3OBI 7.5+
Salsa Brava Beach
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica
Legendary reef break that gives Puerto Viejo its global surf reputation.