Don Juan

Protected Area

Coiba

Why dive here

With 351+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and giant moray eels - Don Juan offers some of Coiba National Park's richest pinnacle diving.

Marine lifeBarracuda, Bull Sharks, Dolphins, Eagle Rays and Giant Moray Eels · 351+ species recorded

CharacterPinnacle dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

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.