Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Panama

Parchecito is a 3.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Panama, Colon, Portobelo which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.

In front of Buenaventura

Isla Grande

This is a spur and groove reef formation that fringes the shore. I have found nurse sharks in the sand channels between reef spurs. Lobster, octopus and pargo are often caught here. Inside the reef is great snorkeling. From the beach, locate one of two boat channels near the Restaurante Yarisnori. Ask a local for help. Kick out of the channel and turn right or left, following the seaward side of the reef.

Los Frayles is also known as Los Frayles.

Northwest of Isla Rancheria

SCUBA NOT ALLOWED IN KUNA YALA (SAN BLAS). ONLY SNORKEL (GOOD).

Playground is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Panama, Bocas del Toro which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

L. Joron is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Panama, Los Santos which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Isla Farallon is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Panama which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Airplane Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Panama, Colon, Portobelo which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Las Monjas is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Panama which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Wahoo Rock is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Panama, Veraguas which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

This sight is a patch reef adjacent to mangroves. Used by students of Institute of Tropical Ecology and Conservation (ITEC) for coral reef ecology studies. Depths run from 1 meter or less in the mangroves to 18m where the reef slopes into the channel. Boat access only. Check with local dive operator or charter for information.

SCUBA NOT ALLOWED. ONLY SNORKEL.

Buenaventura is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Panama, Colon which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

La Miel is the first Panamanian town from the Colombian border. Panamanians rarely visit this place but for Colombians this is frequent destination of eco-tourists staying in the Capurgana-Zapsurro lodges. This is a great place for your fist dive just to get aquainted with your equipment. Check for lobsters hidding in the coral reef and the infamous Lion fishes easily spotted from 40 ft and below. Best place for novice or rusty divers. Dive from the boat or swim from the white sand beach looking for the reef which slowly gets deeper to the north.

Isla Granito de Oro is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Panama, Veraguas, Coiba Island which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Las Morenas is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Panama, Los Santos which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

This site is an underwater pinnacle, as are most dive sites in Coiba. Large animal life is possible here. The easiest way to access the dive sites around Isla Coiba are either through a Live-Aboard or if you prefer to stay on land, you can use a dive center in Santa Catalina, Veraguas.

Coral Reef Labyrinth is also known as Coral Reef Laberinth.

This site is an underwater pinnacle. There is a fair amount of reef life, but Coiba diving is more about marine life. This dive site is accessed via a Live-Aboard or through a dive center in Santa Catalina, Veraguas.