Luka Mendiola

Luka Mendiola, a professional PADI Instructor since 2015, provides expert advice on recreational diving techniques, dive safety, and underwater adventures for both beginner and advanced divers.

Joined: October 17, 2025
Articles: 7

Scuba Blog

Diving with Bull Sharks: The Big Scare, and Why It’s a Must for Advanced Divers

Bull shark swimming at Bat Islands, Costa Rica

Summary Get ready for one of Costa Rica’s most thrilling underwater adventures — diving with bull sharks at Bat Islands (Islas Murciélago). Located within Santa Rosa National Park, this world-class dive site offers unforgettable encounters with these majestic predators between…

Luka Mendiola
September 19, 2025

Scuba Blog

Scuba Diving: Diving With Mantas in Islas Catalinas, Why is it a Must for All Divers

Summary Dreaming of diving with giant manta rays in warm Pacific waters? Welcome to Islas Catalinas, one of Costa Rica’s most spectacular dive destinations. Just a 40-minute boat ride from Playas del Coco, Flamingo, or Tamarindo, these volcanic islands are…

Luka Mendiola
September 19, 2025