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Freediving Caño Island

Looking for the ultimate freediving adventure? You’ll find it at Caño Island, just 12km off the coast of Costa Rica. From Uvita beach, you will enjoy a boat ride to Caño Island to explore the diversity of this marine biological reserve in Costa Rica.

Caño Island: An Underwater Paradise

Caño Island is a Pacific Ocean paradise of lush forest, surrounded by a wealth of marine life and low coral reefs.

If you’re a keen freediver or are eager to learn, Caño Island offers you the best for diving surrounded by the beauty of nature.

This magnificent island is home to reef fish and open ocean fish, with bull sharks, reef sharks, silky sharks, and occasionally whale sharks paying a visit as well.

Are you captivated by large manta rays, parrot fish, moray eels, and puffers? You’ll find them here too!

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Best Spots For Freediving At Caño Island

Caño Island offers the best freediving in the region. With exotic diving attractions including beautiful coral reefs and volcanic rock formations, it’s easy to see why Caño Island has won over diving enthusiasts from all over the world. 

The waters here are considered among the clearest and least polluted in the world. You’ll enjoy excellent freediving opportunities with overall good visibility. Cup coral, head corals, and even sea fans - you’ll find them all here, waiting for you to admire them.

There are so many wonderful dive spots, each with unique ecological attractions. But the 3 best spots for freediving around Caño Island are:

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The Coral Garden, Barco Hundido

Hard corals are cemented together through their calcium carbonate secretions, which form a type of exoskeleton. It is this that allows them to build reefs.

Dive from 5 to 10 meters and explore the largest concentration of hard corals in the area. Ideal for both novice and experienced freedivers, minimal currents make this an excellent dive location.

02.

El Barco Hundido (The Sunken Ship)

At a depth of 24 meters, measuring 56 meters in length, this fascinating piece of shipwreck history is yours to discover.

Encounter awesome white-tip reef sharks, giant stingrays, and the occasional sea turtle on your dive.

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Cueva Del Tiburon (The Shark Cave)

Sharks live in every ocean on Earth, but it’s rare to get such an awe-inspiring view of them.

Get your adrenaline racing at a depth of 10 - 15 meters (30 - 50 feet) with a close-up view of sharks in this underwater cave. Five different types of eels can be seen here, too.

Experience The Magic Of Caño Island Freediving From Uvita

Formed over 50 million years ago, this island boasts the Pacific’s largest concentration of coral-building organisms. And the Caño Island Biological Reserve offers a glimpse into the underwater world with five platforms of coral reefs and a seascape of caves and canyons.

A trip to the divers’ paradise Caño Island will present you with clean air, exotic species, and warm, clear waters. Book your freediving adventure today and experience the magic of Caño Island freediving for yourself.

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Dwight SheppardDwight Sheppard
21:31 28 Nov 23
The folks at Freediving Uvita provide a superb and highly personal experience. They are engaged with the ocean and with their community. As a new freediver, I feel tremendously lucky to have been taught and certified by Charline. She’s fantastic.
Leandro SolisLeandro Solis
01:00 27 Nov 23
Super recommended for all those people who want to start or know more about free diving; I took a two-day course (1 day pool session, 2 day open water in the ocean) on the recommendation of a friend as a beginner without having any knowledge of the subject and I really enjoyed and learned a lot thanks to the instructor Silvany, an experience that without I certainly want to repeat where you will learn several techniques that will help you improve in just a couple of days.The practice in open water or in the ocean takes place within the waters of the Marino Ballena National Park, which is an incredible place, with the best visibility and with luck you will also be able to see other animals such as dolphins, turtles, fish and even whales during the season.The super professional instructor, patient and very clear with his instructions, in addition to always accompanying you and making you feel safe at all times and with him you can also obtain your certification, I totally recommend this experience with Free Diving Uvita and I assure you that you will fall in love with this10/10
Josh GriskieJosh Griskie
15:58 17 Nov 23
Sylvain and Charlene are amazing. Very knowledgable teachers and great overall experience. Freediving is an amazing sport especially when taught by these masters.
SaloméSalomé
03:48 13 Nov 23
A big thank you to Charlène and Sylvain for the very professional and friendly welcome! I felt well supported and safe to try freediving for the first time. Having never practiced a sport of this type, I had difficulty with the basics but Charlène and Sylvain were able to be educational, patient and involved, thank you very much!If you have any doubts, go for it, you don't take any risks!
Emily CookEmily Cook
15:31 09 Nov 23
Amazing!I recently did the Level 1 freediver course here, and it was an incredibly fulfilling experience.Charline and Sylvain, the instructors, were absolutely amazing. Their blend of professionalism and warmth was truly remarquable.The course was well-structured, with the theoretical aspects presented in an organised and comprehensive manner. When it came to the practical sessions, they were incredibly reassuring, especially for someone new to freediving. Charline had this great balance between challenging us to push our limits while being keenly aware of our comfort zones, providing constant reassurance along the way.I’m very excited to continue my freediving journey with them as my guides and instructors. Gracias :))
dina Stauberdina Stauber
15:41 22 Sep 23
Sylvain and Charline are super nice people with good energy 🌞 Charline explained everything so well to me and the lessons were not too serious so I had so much fun learning. I loved the sessions with her and she was super patient with everything. Definitely recommend 🫶🏻
Laura HesterLaura Hester
14:32 07 Aug 23
So happy I found you! Not only am I getting out into the ocean and learning new skills (and getting certified!), but also now part of a great little community in the area to learn and go on adventures with. Big thanks to Charline and Sylvain 🙂
Maude ChouinardMaude Chouinard
01:39 04 Aug 23
Sylvain and Charline are caring and professional instructors. They happily pass on their passion for Free Diving to us! The equipment for the course is of high quality! The place is fabulous! I love training with them!
carlos mallocarlos mallo
15:20 06 Jul 23
I have a lot of fun and learn techniques of freediving that are changing my life! Charline and Sylvain are amazing 💙
Jade HTKJade HTK
10:00 06 Jul 23
Great instructor, and unforgettable experiences!
Felix LavoieFelix Lavoie
15:39 04 Jul 23
Great place to learn (pool session) and dive! Richard and Charlene are lots of fun and good instructors. The canõ Island Freedive site are well worth it. We had amazing visibility and had a great time!
Chris ParkerChris Parker
00:51 09 Jun 23
Freediving Uvita in Costa Rica offers an exceptional training experience that combines the importance of proper breathing techniques, incremental physical training, and a fun, supportive environment. Their expert instructors guide you through mastering breath control, while gradually challenging your limits. The camaraderie among participants fosters a warm and encouraging atmosphere. With Costa Rica's stunning marine life as your backdrop, Freediving Uvita creates unforgettable memories while expanding your free diving skills. I look forward to getting back in the water with Sylvain and Charline!
maria kuskmaria kusk
02:47 06 Jun 23
I had a great experience with my freediving course. Charline and Sylvain always takes the time for each student and I love the beautiful surroundings where we practice. I met so many great people through this. I would definitely recommend 😃
Lisa MichelLisa Michel
18:40 31 May 23
The club is a great way to meet new people from the community, even if you’re just passing through. Sylvain and Charlene explain the techniques very thoroughly and easy to understand. Then they provide feedback for corrections. Excited to be learning proper free diving techniques and having fun!
Tim McGivernTim McGivern
20:47 30 May 23
Freediving Uvita is a wonderful introduction to freediving and has given me all of the confidence and skill to freely explore the ocean. Sylvain and Charline are excellent instructors who bring a balance of enthusiasm and professionalism to the pool sessions so people of all levels can enjoy the experience. I’m so grateful to have discovered Freediving Uvita!
Ian MacKenzieIan MacKenzie
00:59 26 May 23
Excellent local club for freediving practice sessions and ocean trips! I've really enjoyed training and diving with Sylvain and Charline. They provide great gear and instruction, highly recommended.
Pleun KasperPleun Kasper
19:11 12 May 23
Had an awesome introduction to freediving this week! Stoked and definitely doing more lessons/courses here! Can only recommend it! 🙂
Chris HanhimakiChris Hanhimaki
18:19 24 Jan 23
The freediving course with Sylvain and Charline has been life changing for me! There are so many benefits from freediving, but the biggest for me has to be the level of peace and oneness that you can experience. Sylvain and Charline help make this possible by being super calm and peaceful themselves. They have a beautiful energy, and with their knowledge and skills, I felt super supported when I was in the water with them. If you want to take your freediving to the next level, this is the place to do it!
JulienJulien
21:32 02 Nov 22
Amazing experience at Freediving Uvita! Charline and Sylvain are excellent instructors and will make you love freediving 👌 Moreover, I met really cool and nice people during the lessons. I really recommend it!
yulian Corderoyulian Cordero
20:08 19 Oct 22
thanks to the trainings with sylvan and Charlyn i have been avaible to improve my time underwater in freediving and now i can go easy down to 30 meters. this free diving trainig also help me in my surfing activities.Indeed freediving uvita is a perfect option for anyone looking to learn the art of the free diving.
Mélanie NOTARIMélanie NOTARI
01:17 19 Oct 22
Sylvain and Charline are great teachers! I discovered free diving thanks to them. Super professional as well. I recommend them 💯
Richard ScotfordRichard Scotford
15:03 18 Oct 22
This is the best thing I've done all year. Really look forward to going every week. Sylvain and Charline are great, patient instructors. Love, love, love it!
Regan TraisterRegan Traister
14:46 18 Oct 22
Super knowledgeable and fun trainers who genuinely care for their team of learners. Charline and Sylvain are incredibly communicative both in preparation for and during classes. So grateful to be a part of this community they are building!
Brad StephensBrad Stephens
23:30 11 Oct 22
I highly recommend freediving with Charline & Sylvain. They are professional, knowledgeable, and the most importantly safety conscious while being very down to earth people. If you want to train freediving or explore Cano Island this is the place to do it!
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