Cocos Island became part of Costa Rica in 1869, when President Jesús Jiménez decreed it as national territory. At that time, the island was uninhabited and had never been claimed by any other country. The Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, also called Cocos Islands and Keeling Islands, is a territory of Australia. The Territory of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, also called Cocos Islands (/ ˈ k oʊ k ə s /) and Keeling Islands, is a territory of Australia, located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Christmas Island and approximately midway between Australia and Sri Lanka..

WELCOME To The Cocos Keeling Islands. Plantlife The atoll of the Cocos Keeling Islands has evolved in isolation from a continent through the forces of vulcanism, subsidence and coral growth.

Of the approximately 3,500 people who visit it every year, only around 140 are Costa Ricans. The Cocos Keeling Islands are an atoll of 27 island of which only two are inhabited, the rest are waiting to be explored. Well-known to seasoned divers, Cocos Island's nutrient-rich waters provide ideal feeding grounds that anchor the food chain. Australia's last unspoilt paradise lies in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, kissed by the sun and caressed by fragrant trade winds. Cocos Island, said to be the inspiration for the jungle island in the movie Jurassic Park, is the only visible part of an undersea mountain range rising 5,000 feet from the sea floor.

On their expedition here, the team tagged sharks, tracked sea turtles, and became the first to use a submersible to explore a remote pair of seamounts known as Las Gemelas. These hunts range from the use of simple method up to the operation of sophisticated equipment.

Here are some famous treasure hunters who set foot in Cocos Island to find the treasure: John Keating (1841) It is […] The islands are in the Indian Ocean , about one-half of the way from Australia to Sri Lanka . There are two atolls and twenty-seven coral islands in the group. Cocos Island National Park is a Natural World Heritage Site and one of the greatest treasures that we have in Costa Rica; however, the population knows very little about it. This CV showcases the capacity and capability of the Cocos (Keeling) Island’s …

Foreword by Seriwati Iku, Shire President “The Cocos CV is an initiative of the Shire of Cocos Keeling Islands (CKI) through a highly collaborative effort involving many local stakeholders.

Since time immemorial, over 500 expeditions have already been conducted to Cocos Island to search for the treasure.