Gulf of Chiriqui

Some of the best Panama Scuba Dive Sites can be found in the Gulf of Chiriquí. The Marine National Park is home to thousands of pristine islands and unspoiled beaches. Especially relevant is our dive lodge, which is located only 40 minutes from the National Marine Park—one of the richest and most abundant eco-regions in the world.

The marine park has over 800 spices of tropical fish and 33 spices of sharks, including the Reef White Tip, Scalloped Hammerhead, Bull, Tiger, and the Guitar shark. Due to the rich waters in the park, there is also abundant wildlife such as dolphins, leatherback, hawksbill turtles, and whales. 

As a result of the Dive Lodge being located on an Island, it has access to innumerable secluded beaches and is a refuge for wildlife both on land and in the water. Furthermore, in the jungle covering the island, howler monkeys, ocelots, jaguar, raccoons, anteaters, and coyotes can be spotted.

 

 

Isla Secas

The Isla Secas is located on a chain of sixteen volcanic islands 18 miles from the Lodge and features excellent diving with clear waters and a variety of marine life. 

Swim with the White Tipped Reef Sharks at Islas Secas

Coiba Island

Coiba Island is described as the “New Galapagos” and offers some of the best diving in Panama. The island’s diverse wildlife includes dolphins, humpback whales, manta rays, barracudas, whale sharks, and tiger sharks. At Coiba Island, you will never know what to expect because almost anything can appear out of the blue.

Isla Landrones

Isla Ladrones has a concentration of fish life that is stunning and diverse, and as a result, divers will see schools of jack, barracuda, and snapper regularly.  

From May to November, giant manta rays make an appearance. Other species including the eagle, mobula, and devil are seen year-round. As for sharks, white-tip, black-tip, and nurse are frequently seen throughout the year. Most noteworthy, at certain times of the year, humpback whales swim through the area with their calves. 

ISLAS LADRONES DIVING 24 ABRIL 2011

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