As soon as you enter the town of Manzanillo you will realize why is on of the best places to snorkel. From  September to  December the ocean is clear blue, very calms with no waves and you got the reef and coral in the shore. You will find all kid of life around the coral like stingray, barracuda, dorado and much more. You will find next to Manzanillo the Gandoca Wildlife refuge which another great place for snorkel.

Places to snorkel in Manzanillo Gandoca Wildlife Refuge

1. Manzanillo town beach
2.  Entrance of the Gandoca Wildlife Refuge
3. Playa Pablo Mena (Bite) in Gandoca
4. Playa Punta Mona in Gandoca

Where can i rent snorkel gear around Gandoca?

Next to the Restaurante Maxxis you will find a souvenir store where they also rent snorkel gear.