Diving In The Stunning Coiba National Park


Drift through the clear, warm waters of Panama and discover a vibrant underwater world.
Diving in the Gulf of ChiriquiĢ provides a glimpse of one of the least explored and most abundant marine ecosystems on the planet. Over 20 dive sites around our protected archipelago and into world-famous Coiba National Park are suited to all levels of experience, from expert divers to families wanting their first scuba experience. Discover calm, colorful inshore coral reefs or head to deep waters to drift around seamounts and pinnacles amidst manta rays and dolphins.



Roosterfish Point
4.5 Miles from the Resort
This varied dive includes colorful corals, rocky outcrops and everything from barracudas to eagle rays.
LOCATION
Northwest of archipelago, top edge of the first rock of Tres MarĆas
DEPTH
6 - 25 meters
EXPERTISE LEVEL
Advanced, expert. Discover Scuba Diving is possible at the entry point.
MARINE LIFE
Whitetips, reef fish, butterflies, surgeons, octopus, lobsters, eagle rays on the sandy bottom left
The Wall
4.2 Miles from the Resort
Start the dive at the inside east side, navigate with rock at your right. Watch for strong currents toward south.
LOCATION
South side of the south-most rock in Tres Marias
DEPTH
6 - 25 meters
EXPERTISE LEVEL
Advanced, expert
MARINE LIFE
Eels, whitetips, eagle rays
Roca Canales
2 Miles from the Resort
Start dive on the west side of the rock, and turn around with the rock at your right shoulder. Check for currents before the dive: current wonāt allow crossing the corner of the rock.
LOCATION
Rock at west point at the Playa Canales near Bufadora, 15 minutes from dock.
DEPTH
6 - 18 meters
EXPERTISE LEVEL
Beginners, intermediate
MARINE LIFE
Lobsters, Porcupine fish, parrot fish, hornet fish
Punta Canales
2 Miles from the Resort
Start the dive at the beach and head southeast you will find a rock, and a big spot with corals full of marine life. Watch out for currents.
LOCATION
Area outside Canales Beach, find the rock to the southeast
DEPTH
14 meters
EXPERTISE LEVEL
Discover Scuba Diving; beginners, OW courses
MARINE LIFE
Reef fish, eels, rays and turtles
Toro Island
3 Miles from the Resort
There are about three rocks with passage in between. Start the dive in the sandy area northwest of the rock, go around with rock on your right, there are several sandy shallow patches between rocks, keep going south - you will get to a wall at the southeast point then turn right will take you to the shallow area.
LOCATION
Group of rocks east of Cavada. 5 minutes by boat.
DEPTH
6 - 25 meters
EXPERTISE LEVEL
Snorkelers, Discover Scuba Diving, beginners
MARINE LIFE
Circus
4.5 Miles from the Resort
This attractive rock-and-sand diving site is close to our luxury resort, suitable for both scuba divers and curious snorkelers.
LOCATION
Southeast of Coco Island, 10 minutes from the dock
DEPTH
18 mts
EXPERTISE LEVEL
Snorkelers, any dive after Discover Scuba Dive course, Open Water Courses, beginners, intermediates
MARINE LIFE
Eels, octopus, turtles, whitetips, eagle rays, stingrays, mobula rays, jacks, spadefish.
Resort
Resort spot
La Bruja
5 Miles from the Resort
A remarkable dive site within our Panama archipelago, with an underwater cave and a pinnacle that emerges at low tide.
LOCATION
On the east side of Isla Cavada, 15 minutes by boat.
DEPTH
5 - 35 mts
EXPERTISE LEVEL
Beginners to advanced
MARINE LIFE
Guitarfish, whitetips (all sizes), spadefish, stingrays, green morays, scorpionfish, eagle rays.
Pargo Break
3 Miles from the Resort
High Pinnacle starting at 8 meters, with a top full of marine life, navigate to the bottom at 30 meters between wall and scree.
DEPTH
8 - 30 meters
EXPERTISE LEVEL
Advanced to expert
MARINE LIFE
Gorgonians, corals, eels, whitetips, jacks, lobsters
Mid Rock
3 Miles from the Resort
5 - 35 mts
Pargo Point
3 Miles from the Resort
Descend to 15 meters. There is a rock going deeper. If there is a current, drift to the north or northwest. End dive at the shallow part.
LOCATION
Site between Barracura and Pargo
DEPTH
8 - 15 meters
EXPERTISE LEVEL
Advanced to expert
MARINE LIFE
Barracudas, mobula rays, turtle, whitetips
Lighthouse
3 Miles from the Resort
Guitarfish, whitetips (all sizes), spadefish, stingrays, green morays, scorpionfish, eagle rays.
Extraordinary experiences
Discover Panamaās protected, gin-clear waters in our luxury diving resort.
Our PADI Dive Centre offers the latest state-of-the-art equipment and a full range of courses and taster sessions, from a complimentary two-hour Discover Scuba Dive experience for first-timers, to full diver certification, childrenās courses (10 and up), specialty courses and dive packages. To minimize damage to our pristine marine environment, we have installed subsurface mooring buoys at our dive sites, providing direct access to the sites.










Maria
āItās not necessary to be an experienced diver here. There are plenty of safe rocks and coral reefs around the archipelago and being surrounded by islands creates a barrier from strong currents and swells, allowing good visibility, too.ā

DIVE INSTRUCTOR
Maria

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Diving and snorkeling are complimentary (one trip per day). All equipment is provided. Diving lessons are chargeable ā for more information, please ask our Reservations team.
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Yes, it is possible to become PADI certified during your stay with us. We recommend taking the theory part of the course online before arrival and then the practical can be completed in around three days while at the resort. The cost of the Open Water certification is $400 + 7% tax (for the practical test only).
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There are over 20 dive sites around Islas Secas' protected archipelago and into the world-famous Coiba National Park. Most sites are suited to all levels of experience.
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Yes, divers can experience calm inshore coral reefs and deep water seamounts and pinnacles. The second largest coral reef in the eastern tropical Pacific is a quick boat ride away around Coiba National Park, a UNESCO-designated Protected Marine Area. There are more than 750 species of marine creatures, from giant manta rays and humpback whales to reef fish.
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Yes, we can organize children's courses for children aged 10 years and older. Our calm waters are ideal for beginners.