Buenaventura
Protected Area
Portobelo
Why dive here
With 175+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, humpback whales, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Buenaventura offers some of Bocas del Toro's richest diving. Water ranges 28-29°C, warmest January, August, December.
Buenaventura in Bocas del Toro is a solid choice for a casual afternoon dive. It's a gentle reef slope, good for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed pace. We've often seen nurse sharks tucked under ledges here, and the usual suspects like parrotfish and schools of snapper are common. It’s a good, reliable spot when you're in the area.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Buenaventura
Buenaventura Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Buenaventura, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
29.22°C
85°F
Current Speed
5 cm/s
Direction: E (90°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.245 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
30.41 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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