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www.almacodiving.com/www.villavistazul.com/costa_, Aug, 2006, by Gregg Gaylord, WI, USA ( Reviewer 3 reports). Report 3676.
No photos available at this time
Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	Villa Vista Azul www.villavistazul.com/costa_rica_guest_book.htm) is a gem of a location. It's a short walk to the beach and dive operation. The Villa is beautiful with a phenomenal view. Check the web site. The reviews are accurate if not understated. The diving was interesting but there were strong winds that prevented us from going to Bat Island. The winds change though and selecting the right time of year for certain destination is important. The dive operation is excellent with a stable 24 ft dive boat. The captain is superb! The dive masters are excellent and patient. Small snacks and water was provided. One of the most interesting and fun part of the trip was the interval periods spent on the beach. There are innumerable beaches spread out along the peninsulas - each with it's own unique characteristics. Turtle nests were apparent on some of them. Also, it was getting into Humpback Whale season and we had an unforgettable encounter with a couple of Humpbacks as we road back to the launch site at the end of the dive day. Close encounters of this kind are rare and memorable. If you are looking for a fun shore based dive vacation and want to see NW Costa Rica, this is a great place to stay, dive, and vacation. Many of the great beaches, volcanoes, and jungles are within a reasonable distance. Enjoy.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	Over 1000 dives
Where else diving	Cocos Island, Thailand, Solomon Islands, Caribbean, Hawaii, Lake Michigan, Florida
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	windy, dry	Seas	choppy
Water Temp	75-78°F / 24-26°C	Wetsuit Thickness	5
Water Visibility	20-50 Ft/ 6-15 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Stay in communication with small group of divers.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	None
Dolphins	1 or 2	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	>2
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter	N/A	Boat Facilities	N/A
Overall rating for UWP's	N/A	Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	[None]

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Dive Review of www.almacodiving.com/www.villavistazul.com/costa_ in Costa Rica/Playa Ocotel

www.almacodiving.com/www.villavistazul.com/costa_, Aug, 2006,

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

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Dive Review of www.almacodiving.com/www.villavistazul.com/costa_ in
Costa Rica/Playa Ocotel