Summer-Salt Dive Center

Family-run PADI dive center in Playas del Coco since 2004, offering boutique diving experiences to Catalina and Bat Islands.

Summer-Salt Dive Center is a small family-run PADI dive operation in the heart of Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Running since 2004, this member of the PADI International Resort and Retailer Association offers a full-service dive experience with a personal, boutique feel that sets it apart from larger operations.

Located just 30 meters south of the central park, the center is easily accessible and provides daily dive trips to the Gulf of Papagayo's best sites, including the Catalina Islands and the Bat Islands. The family atmosphere means small group sizes and personalized attention, whether you are taking your first breaths underwater or logging advanced dives with bull sharks.

The multilingual team speaks English, Spanish, German, and Dutch, welcoming a diverse international clientele. Courses range from introductory Discover Scuba Diving experiences through advanced and specialty certifications. Equipment rental is comprehensive, and the shop maintains its gear to high standards. Night dives and snorkeling excursions are also available for those wanting to explore Guanacaste's marine environment from different perspectives.