Dive-site story
Located in the northern sector of the Coiba National Park marine reserve, the Contreras archipelago features dramatic volcanic topography shaped by open Pacific swells. Submerged pinnacles, boulder-strewn slopes, and deep drop-offs attract dense schools of pelagic predators along with feeding rays and reef sharks.
Frequent encounters with oceanic whitetip, Galapagos, and whitetip reef sharks patrolling current-swept ridges
Dense aggregations of bigeye jacks, yellowfin tuna, and Pacific barracuda circling the pinnacle peaks
Expansive fields of sea fans, soft corals, and volcanic swim-throughs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season brings calmer sea conditions and prime opportunities for large pelagic encounters, though localized cold thermoclines may occur.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye trevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whale sharkRhincodon typus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant oceanic manta rayMobula birostris | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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