Diving In Panama

With 1207 kilometers of coastline in the Caribbean and 1700 in the Pacific, Panama is one of the countries of this continent offering its visitors a great variety of adventures at sea.

The Panamanian waters, always warm and transparent, are a haven of diversity of possibilities for diving enthusiasts, and there are many specialized companies that offer all facilities to visitors who want to immerse in these waters.
According to the Panama Tourism Authority (PTA) in the Caribbean there are many coral reefs and an incredible array of animals and amazing underwater flora that surprise even the most knowledgably of deep sea waters.
Portobelo National Park is the most accessible area in this region and also is the site for various diving operations. The archipelago of Bocas del Toro and San Blas also offer places of unique beauty.
In the Pacific there are good sites as the archipelago of Las Perlas, however, most beautiful places are in remote areas as Iguana Island and Coiba National Park.
Many diving enthusiasts come mostly from the U.S. but there are also Brazilians and Colombians

Costs

Costs are attractive to foreigners. For example, a round trip to Portobelo, Colón province which is approximately 1 hour and half journey, complete diving equipment, two dives, 1 hour and 15 minutes each during the day, guardianship in a beach hotel, lunch and soft drinks, costs about $ 125 per person.
Furthermore, in Panama there are rescue divers, and instructors with great experience who accompany visitors during their dives, which is of great importance, since this is a risky sport.
Experts say that one of the best dive sites is Coiba, Panamá is considered one of the 10 best places in the world to plunge into the waters, however, because of its distance, a diving tour to the island requires a minimum of five people . This trip lasts four days and three nights. The package includes transportation to the island in a hotel room, food, beverages and equipment for diving. The cost is U.S. $ 1,075 per person.