Dive-site story
Situated at the southern fringe of Coiba National Park, the offshore islets of Jicaron and Jicarita face the open Eastern Tropical Pacific. Massive volcanic boulders and sheer submerged walls create dramatic contours swept by oceanic currents. Large pelagic species patrol the blue while dense aggregations of jacks, snappers, and reef sharks congregate around current-facing points.
Frequent encounters with schooling scalloped hammerheads and whitetip reef sharks
Oceanic pinnacles drawing dense bait balls, giant trevally, and yellowfin tuna
Pristine hard coral colonies and sea fans thriving on outer volcanic ledges
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and optimal pelagic activity coincide with the dry season, though sudden thermoclines are common.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scalloped HammerheadSphyrna lewini | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pacific Manta RayMobula birostris | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye TrevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common |
Marine forecast
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