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The privileged geographic condition of Panama relates the country and its economy to the sea. On both the Caribbean and the Pacific coasts, the country is full of aquatic and land ecosystems. The waters of Panama offer exciting dive destinations.
Bocas Del Toro: Scuba diving in the waters here is a truly exciting experience. The extraordinary submarine beauty of the North and South Zapatilla Keys in the province of Bocas del Toro and around the waters of Punta Vieja, Punta Hospital, Donato, Crawl Cay, Stern Island, Tiger Cay, Wild cane cay and Aqua Oeste Cay are truly astonishing. Tour operators provide equipment and guides for safe scuba diving on Colon Island throughout the year.
San Blas Archipelago:Scuba diving and snorkeling are the main activities in the San Blas Archipelago. The islands are famous for the coralline origin and its crystalline waters. You can dive in the Caribbean waters with a unique labyrinth of reefs and canyons that offer a beautiful dive. There are places for stayover at the island on rustic thatch roof huts with sandy floors. The best months for diving are April, May, November and December.
Coiba Island &Chiriqui Marine Park: These zones in the Pacific Ocean have extensive coralline reefs of the Central American Pacific becoming a great natural aquarium. At the Chiriqui Marine Gulf National Park there are species of great size like whales and dolphins among others. While snorkeling or scuba diving in the waters here, one can feel the emotions of being in a multicolored aquarium. The best months of diving are from December to March.
| Portobelo: This is one of the best Dive Resorts in Panama, the only one with its own sandy beach. This could be described as a meeting site for scuba diving and snorkeling in Panama.It could turn out to be a great adventure to dive in these waters full of the history of pirates and privateers from the XVII century, where stormy battles took place. |
The mortal remains of the famous pirate Sir Francis Drake were laid to rest at sea in a leaden casket in the waters here. The best diving months are April, May, November and December.The dive resorts have air conditioned cabins specially designed for the diver’s needs. The cabins are equipped with bed and bunks, shower and indoor bathrooms.
The Islands of Contadora and Taboga: The Islands of Contadora and Taboga in the Archipelago of las Perlas or the Pearl Archipelago are the diving sites nearest to Panama City. These Islands have facilities for the full-featured sport of scuba diving with or without a tank. Here, you will dive in schools of fish, in the mysterious waters of mantas, groupers, snappers and jacks. In the Wild Life Refuge of Iguana Island there are very well preserved coral reefs that can easily be observed at shallow depths, an excellent and calm site to dive.
Diving in the Panama Canal: The waters next to the Panama Canal are unique diving destinations. By diving into the Panama Canal, You will dive into history. You may also dive a train left behind during the early attempts to build the canal! While diving, one can see at the depths the remains of the first trans-isthmian railroad. The train rests in 52 feet of calm fresh water. The churning of the water by ship’s blades is heard while diving here. Diving the Two oceans and Panama Canal in one day appears in the Guinness Book of world records. This is a task oriented dive that is going for the achievement.
Tour operators in Panama provide everything that is necessary to enjoy the adventure of scuba diving or snorkeling in the waters of Panama. Yachts and Boats for fishing can be rented through the hotels or tour operators.
