Author: James C. Williams (---.gastoneye.com)
Date: 11-14-11 15:41
We were newbies and went in at Tamarindo. I would recommend it over Melones, since there is such a tiny area there to swim in and out of. We did not make it to Carlos Rosario, but at Flamenco, if you go to the right of the main strand, you will come to the old shark cages. This is a very good place for a weak swimmer to get acclimated since the structure there acts as a wave-brake.
I am also a weak swimmer, but took to snorkeling VERY quickly! Get good fins and mask (mine came from Dick's, Aqua Lung Sport Proflex $50) and get some anti-fog treatment stuff for the mask. The trick is to breath easy and just float on the water and let the fins work. EASY!!!
Tamarindo is also the first and only place we saw sea turtles! The waves there are easy since it is a chanel between Culebra and Luis Pena. Just park by the picnic tables and go on in. It is a nice sandy beach.
If peace of mind is more important, I did see a teacher at Tamarindo giving instructions. Don't know about contacting him, but he is there.
I hope your experience snorkeling at Culebra is nearly as satisfying as mine. I'm hooked!
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