Parchecito
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) - Parchecito offers some of Bocas del Toro's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.
Parchecito, off Bocas del Toro, offers a gentle dive, typically shallow and calm. We usually find smaller reef fish here, things like parrotfish and angelfish, weaving through the gorgonians and brain corals. It's a relaxed spot, good for newer divers or those looking for a laid-back afternoon underwater. Visibility can vary, but generally, it's a pleasant, easy dive.
Typical Parchecito Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Parchecito
Parchecito Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Parchecito, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.35, -82.2) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
87°F · Range: 29.9–32.1°C
Current Speed
6 cm/s
Direction: E (90°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.326 mg/m³
Moderate productivity
Salinity
30.24 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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