The coral reefs are composed of 18 species, all with an Indo-Pacific affinity. The predominant plant species include cupey palm, and huriki, which is a large endemic tree with spreading crown. There are approximately 127 species of spermatophytes. The forest mass is a very thick, very moist evergreen. The terrain is very rugged, which led to the formation of many waterfalls, some of which plunge directly into the sea, contributing to a spectacular view.
Sharks are very numerous everywhere, especially the gigantic hammerheads and white-tipped sharks.
Cocos Island is located at the center of the volcanic Cocos Ridge, which runs from the Galapagos Islands to the Middle American Trench southeast of Costa Rica. It is the only visible outcrop of this submarine volcanic chain and rises 3.000 meters from the bottom of the ocean to its highest point. Click here for more information on the Coco's Island . Information by Canatur 1997. Click here for complete information about our Information Partners .