Overview

Herradura Divers is the first and foremost PADI Dive Resort in the Jaco Beach and Playa Herradura area. After 9 years of experience in this tropical setting we have gained the knowledge and professionalism to give you an unforgettable experience while diving in Costa Rica.

4.0

45 reviews

Excellent69%
Very good11%
Average6%
Poor6%
Terrible8%

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Hours

Hours Today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Suggested Duration: More than 3 hours

LOCATION

Ocean Plaza Mall on the Road to Los Suenos Resort and Marina | 2 miles north of Jaco, Herradura, Garabito Municipality 61101, Costa Rica

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knuckles2

Phoenix, Arizona

9640

Reviewed 3 days ago

couldn't make it…ever

Spent 3 weeks emailing back and forth about diving with Herradura--I tend to dive every day, and understand the cost/safety implications for a dive shop handling tourists. I was able to potentially book only one dive with them, and on my way to my condo,...More

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We apologize that we had to cancel your tour, it's always frustrating having to cancel divers and tours, but unfortunately sometimes it is necessary. We informed by email 3 days before the tour that we have one instructor beeing sick and not able to dive...More

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arizonamike54

phoenix,arizona

1435

Reviewed 1 week ago

It's like they don't want your business

I would give this outfit 0 stars if possible because that is how many dives I was able to do with them. Girlfriend and I planned a trip to Jaco and contacted them about multiple diving days 4-6 days in total. I kept in correspondence...More

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We apologize that we had to cancel your tour, it's always frustrating having to cancel divers and tours, but unfortunately sometimes it is necessary. We informed by email 3 days before the tour that we have one instructor beeing sick and not able to dive...More

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jokoak

Santiago, Chile

1

Reviewed 22 February 2018

PADI Scuba Diving Certification

For my PADI Scuba Diving Certification I attended the classes at Herradura Divers to become an open water diver. I did both the pool and the open water sessions there. The pool sessions went pretty well. Chris is a very good instructor, patient and understanding,...More

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CARICACO

San Jose, Costa Rica

2414

Reviewed 2 February 2018

Right time, right spot.

Excellent diving and great timing for a super cool dive! Plenty to see and photograph, also a good portion of adrenaline and ofcourse all in good, experienced and carefull company.

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Thank You Andres, it was a great pleasure to dive with you and your friends and we hope that the adventures continue!

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Jeff S

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Reviewed 16 January 2018

Fantastic First Dives

My friends and I did our first two PADI certification dives with Chris and his team. The staff were very professional and did a great job with us. The equipment was great, the team was friendly, the dive sites were interesting and the experience was...More

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alanandann1

Georgetown, Canada

2616

Reviewed 12 January 2018

Great operators

We were in the Jaco area over Christmas this year and went on an excursion with Chris, Stefanno, Jose and Noella to Isla Tortuga. Chris and his staff were great. It really was a great experience to be in the hands of such professionals. We...More

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Thanks Rachel, your review makes us very proud and reflect that we are doing things right. Regarding visibility, diving here in Costa Rica and along the coast of the american continent is influenced by a high load of tiny algeas and plancton. This lowers visibility...More

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Sara W

53

Reviewed 9 July 2017 via mobile

CLOSED TILL DECEMBER!

We drove out here from Puntarenas and discovered a post-it note on the door saying they are closed till for the rainy season and not back till December. I checked their website in advance and no mention of it. Kind of a wasted trip out...More

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Hi Sara, i apologize for your travel from Puntarenas to Jaco to do two dives with us. There is a communication on our Facebook page and i will add this notification also on our webiste to avoid future confusions. The high swells and the heavy...More

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Notsoakedinseattle

San Francisco, California

21

Reviewed 27 May 2017

Coudn't contact the dive shop.

I'm in Jaco for 3 months and was looking for a convenient dive company for frequent dives during my stay. Unfortunately, I don't yet speak Spanish, so when the Spanish recordings came on when I called both phone numbers, I was at a loss, but...More

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Dear Notsoakedinseattle, we apologize for your bad experience with us as you found Herradura Divers closed. I would like to explain you why we are closed and how to avoid similar experiences somewhere else. As it is my mission to provide to our clients and...More

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Cesar G

Charlotte, North Carolina

6616

Reviewed 24 April 2017

Excellent dive

I went with Herradura Divers on a dive during my last full day in Jaco. The dive was nice and easy, with good visibility. Scheduling was easy, emailing directly with the owner. On the day of the dive, I just went to the office, where...More

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frankiethebull2016

San Diego, California

51

Reviewed 11 April 2017

Way better than expected

I had 2 great dives with the team there. even though they were just local coastal dives everything was well organized. the dive masters were friendly and knowledgeable about the sights. The equipment was well cared for.

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Thanks Frankie, it was a pleasure to dive with you and it makes us proud to hear that you enjoyed the dives with us. We hope to see you soon again, here or in Sardinia! Chris

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John T

Hi. I will be there at the end of March. Will you be open, and is visibility good that time of year? Thanks, john

20 January 2018|

Answer

Hi John, yes we will be open and viz should be 40*-50 feet. See you then! Chris

Morty86NL

Hey, I am near Jaco for some weeks and I would like to go diving, what kind of dive sites do you recommend? I hear the visibility is not good at this time of year, is this true? Any shipwrecks nearby? Morten

17 June 2015|

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Hi Morten, thanks for contacting us. Unfortunately i have to inform you that we are closed during the rainy season as the river run off lead to very low visibility and the high swells can create dangerous situations. As it... More

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