Marine · Often seen
Bottlenose & spotted dolphins
Delfines
Reviewed by Pura Vida Compass Editorial TeamLast reviewed How we research
Spotted dolphins are common offshore, while bottlenose dolphins live year-round in Golfo Dulce. Boat tours from Uvita, Drake Bay and Manuel Antonio encounter them regularly.
Where to look
- Coastal Pacific
- Golfo Dulce
- Offshore waters
When
Year-round.
Watching it ethically
- Never swim with wild dolphins from tour boats — it's disruptive and discouraged in Costa Rica.
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