Crystal clear Caribbean, virtually perfect water temperatures year-round, thriving coral gardens, sea turtles, mangroves, seahorses...there are so many reasons that scuba diving in Bocas Del Toro should be a "must do" on your Panama vacation, yet Bocas Del Toro is still a lesser known diving destination waiting to be discovered.

Bocas Del Toro is also part of the protected La Amistad International Reserve that it shares with Costa Rica which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park protects the marine rich coral reefs between Bastimentos, Coral Cay and the Zapatilla Cays which are home to sloths, monkeys, the poisonous red dart frog and 4 species of sea turtles that call the beaches and mangroves of these island home and contribute to the rich biodiversity found both above and below the sea. More importantly, these parks are home to some of the best dive site!

Whether you are looking to get your feet wet with a Discover Scuba course in Bocas Del Toro, or you are an advanced diver looking for a challenge, Bocas Del Toro Scuba Diving offers something for everyone. Better yet, Bocas Del Toro is one of the cheapest diving destinations in the world. So don't just think about getting certified to dive in Panama, just do it!

There are about 15 regularly visited dive sites in Bocas Del Toro that are typically within 5 to 20 minutes boat ride from Isla Colon. With dive sites named Coral Cay, Coral Gardens, Punta Caracol (seashell point), and Punta Manglar (mangrove point), you already know the diving in Bocas Del Toro has to be pretty special. For detailed information on some of our more visited sites click here.