Don Juan

Best months: Oct–Dec

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. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest March, April, May.

Best timeOct–Dec

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

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

Water28-30°C · warmest March, April, May

CharacterPinnacle dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Don Juan is one of our favourites in Coiba, especially for those looking to build confidence without sacrificing the good stuff. It’s a shallow spot, topping out around 14 metres, with wide sandy channels flanking the reef. This layout is brilliant; you can drift along the sand, keeping an eye on your buoyancy, while still having a full, unobstructed view of the coral action. We’ve found the visibility here to be pretty reliable, often around 10-12 metres, which is plenty to watch the schools of bigeye jacks swirl through the water, a shimmering, silver curtain. Look closely among the corals for cheeky chameleon clinids and the subtle beauty of a Margarita blenny peeking out. You’ll often spot vibrant Pacific red snappers and Cortez chubs darting in and out of the reef. Don Juan is a gentle introduction to Coiba's buzzing reefs, perfect for a relaxed dive where you can truly soak it all in.