Don Juan - Coiba National Park

The Invisibles off Virgin Gorda feels like a proper secret, even if it’s been on the maps for ages. Two pinnacles just punch up from the sand, shallowing right out to a couple of metres, then dropping to about 19m. We love the feeling of swimming around these structures, especially when the light hits just right and the corals on the top glow. It’s a good spot for Nassau grouper, and we often spot big schools of grunts and bar jacks swirling around the rocks – you get that Pacific vibe with the sheer volume of fish, but with clear Caribbean water. Our favourite part is always the end of the dive, navigating under that huge rock formation that genuinely looks like a frozen wave. It’s a tight squeeze in some spots, so good buoyancy is key, but the payoff is worth it. Look for lobsters tucked into the crevices. Invisibles is a fantastic site for anyone who appreciates dramatic topography and plenty of fish action, a rewarding dive for those comfortable with shallow navigation around rock formations.

Location

Coiba National Park, Panama, Central America

Coordinates

7.635800, -81.713300

Type

pinnacle

Marine Protected Area: Coiba