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Explore Panama
- 1 dive site
- 1 ocean region
- Marine life checklists
About diving in Panama
Panama offers distinct scuba experiences across Pacific—from everyday reef days to specialist big-animal and expedition diving when seasons align.
What you find underwater depends on which coast or island you choose: current and visibility, warm versus temperate water, liveaboard versus shore access, and whether the trip is built around training, photography, wrecks, or pelagics.
Match operator, season, and site type to your certification and comfort in the water. Confirm moorings, permits, and marine-park rules locally before you dive.
The dive sites listed below link into ReefRadar’s map with wildlife checklists and your dive log.
Dive sites in Panama
Photo credits
Coiba · Pacific Island Reefs · LASZLO ILYES from Cleveland, Ohio, USA · CC BY 2.0
Whitetip reef shark photographed at Iglesia dive site, Coiba National Park. Resized and cropped for display. Resized/cropped for display.