La lengua

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 - La lengua 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

La Lengua feels like Coiba’s gentle handshake, a spot we often head to first thing in the morning to ease into the dive day. It starts surprisingly shallow, around 8-10 metres, and gradually slopes to 18m, making it wonderfully relaxed. We love the protection it gets, meaning currents are usually absent, a real bonus for divers getting their fins wet after a break. The real joy here is taking your time. We've often spent a whole dive just meandering, spotting schooling redear herring and watching the graceful agujon needlefish glide past. Keep an eye out for the cheeky saddled blennies peeking from crevices, and we’ve even come across bigmouth leatherjackets browsing the coral. It’s a great site for photographers who want to practice their macro skills without battling a surge, or for anyone who just wants a peaceful, unhurried immersion.