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Cocos Island

This jewel is located 300 miles off the shore of Costa Rica. This extraordinary island is bounded by azure waters and will loosen up any stress you may experience as soon as you march on land. It has been declared by UNESCO a World Patrimony in 1997 for its natural splendor and biological treasures.

The island is mostly visited by scientists, submarine photographers and divers, all of which are draw by the wealth of marine life found just underneath the ocean.

Tours operators conduct visit to the island on a regular basis that are very trendy with the diving explorers. Cocos Island is renowned for its extreme diving experiences. Profusion of hammerheads are commonly sighted in the sea off Cocos Island. Observing a whale shark whirling beside you is really an extraordinary experience!

For landlubbers, the path that whirl around the atoll are spectacular and worth the hassle. Two waterfalls make for revitalizing stops as well as tremendous photo opportunities.