Faro

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 - Faro offers some of Coiba National Park's richest reef 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

CharacterReef dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Faro, in Coiba National Park, is one of those sites that always delivers. We love the options it gives you – shallower stretches at the ends for an easier entry, then a fantastic reef that just keeps going down to around 20 metres. Maximum 20m, but sometimes you can sneak a little deeper if the current is playing nice. Visibility averages around 14m, which is plenty for soaking in the action. What makes Faro special? The sheer volume of fish. Expect large schools of big eye jacks, sometimes so thick they dim the light, and groups of Pacific dog snappers patrolling the reef. Barracudas often cruise by for a closer look, just checking you out. Keep an eye peeled for nurse sharks tucked under ledges; we’ve had some cracking encounters here. It’s also a good spot for the macro stuff if you slow down – a scorpionfish blending perfectly, an octopus peeking out, or even a seahorse if you’ve got a sharp eye. We’d say it suits divers who enjoy a dynamic reef with plenty of pelagic action, but also appreciate the details.