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Bill Beard is the true pioneer of scuba diving in Costa Rica. On his first trip to Costa Rica, there were no scuba tanks in the country. In 1970, Bill brought tanks with him on his next trip, got them filled at Miller Gas, and started diving in Costa Rica from dug out canoes. He was the first working instructor and had the first professional dive shop in the country located in San Jose. Bill is a Platinum Pro 5000 Diver and has been elected to the International Legends Of Diving Hall Of Fame..

In 1974, Bill Beard branched out by opening a beach location in Playas del Coco on the Pacific Ocean and operated daily dive trips from there and Playa Hermosa. Bill has many firsts to his credit, including bringing scuba diving and adventure tours to Guanacaste.

In 1988, Bill and his wife Nadine formed an association and were the first to combine scuba diving and adventure tour packages. Bill and Nadine are multi-agency scuba diving instructors. They are both Platinum Pro 5000 Divers and have been elected to the "International Legends Of Diving"

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  • Costa Rica Volcano, Rain Forest & Beach SpecialCosta Rica Volcano, Rain Forest & Beach Special
    Arenal Volcano Mountain Resort, Rain Forest & Boutique Beach Hotel Package-2 Nights Mountain/2 Nights Beach You can enjoy the rain forest, hot springs, spas &travel to the beach. We have some super specials for 2012 - Contact Us for details & prices
    Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica Bed & Breakfasts
    Starting At: US $594 Per Trip
  • Bill Beard's Costa Rica Scuba Diving & AdventureBill Beard's Costa Rica Scuba Diving & Adventure
    $61 Per Person Per Night 4 Star Beach Resort, Pacific Ocean, Flamingo Beach, Costa Rica. 4 Nt Min Required. Dbl Occ. Must Book By Mar 31, 2012. Scuba Diving $85. Ask About Free Dive Day. Travel May 1 - Jun 30 $ Aug 27 - Oct 31, 2012 - Tour Discounts
    Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica Scuba & Snorkeling
    Starting At: US $61 Per Night


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    • Costa Rica Volcano, Rain Forest & Beach SpecialCosta Rica Volcano, Rain Forest & Beach Special
      Arenal Volcano Mountain Resort, Rain Forest & Boutique Beach Hotel Package-2 Nights Mountain/2 Nights Beach You can enjoy the rain forest, hot springs, spas &travel to the beach. We have some super specials for 2012 - Contact Us for details & prices
      Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica Bed & Breakfasts
      Starting At: US $594 Per Trip
    • 2012 Vacations In Costa Rica. Book By Nov. 302012 Vacations In Costa Rica. Book By Nov. 30
      Westin Playa Conchal is a Five Star, All Suite, All Inclusive, Golf & Beach Resort, Per Person, 4 Nights Double occupancy with 4 PERSONS TRAVELING. Incl. boat tour, transfers. We have some super specials for 2012 - Contact Us for details & prices
      Guanacaste, Costa Rica Hotels & Resorts
      Starting At: US $867 Per Trip
    • Bill Beard's Costa Rica Scuba Diving & AdventureBill Beard's Costa Rica Scuba Diving & Adventure
      $61 Per Person Per Night 4 Star Beach Resort, Pacific Ocean, Flamingo Beach, Costa Rica. 4 Nt Min Required. Dbl Occ. Must Book By Mar 31, 2012. Scuba Diving $85. Ask About Free Dive Day. Travel May 1 - Jun 30 $ Aug 27 - Oct 31, 2012 - Tour Discounts
      Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica Scuba & Snorkeling
      Starting At: US $61 Per Night


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    • Orcas & Humpback Whales In Costa Rica-Bill BeardOrcas & Humpback Whales In Costa Rica-Bill Beard
      Orcas and humpback whales have been sighted in increasing numbers in 2008 - 2011. We have sighted, documented and photographed seventeen orcas and ten humpbacks already this month in the Northwest Pacific of Costa Rica while diving with Bill Beard's
      Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica Travel Guides
    • River Rafting Pacuare River In Costa RicaRiver Rafting Pacuare River In Costa Rica
      The Pacuare is a great river for beginners and old pros alike. Depending on the season it can be from class II to a class IV. This is an exciting day of rafting. Includes transportation from San Jose. Breakfast & lunch on the river, guides, briefing
      San Jose, Costa Rica Travel Guides
    • Scuba Diving In Costa Rica With Bill BeardScuba Diving In Costa Rica With Bill Beard
      Costa Rica Scuba Diving & Adventure Vacation Packages Since 1970. All inclusive and breakfast packages. 3, ,4 & five star beach resorts for divers & non-divers. Packages that fit your budget. Tours to volcano, hot springs, Spas, Extreme Adventure
      Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica Travel Guides


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