Punta Naranjo

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 - Punta Naranjo offers some of Coiba National Park's richest 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

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Punta Naranjo is one of those spots where you just know you’re in Coiba. We’ve found ourselves drifting past the jagged rock formations here, often with a decent current pushing us along, so be ready for that. Look out into the blue; it’s a good place for pelagics. We’ve seen Smoothtail Mobulas cruise by, silent and wide, along with schools of jacks so thick they shimmer like a liquid wall. Down on the rocks, you’ll find plenty to hold your attention – colourful pufferfish tucked into crevices and morays peeking out, sometimes a Spotted-tail moray if you’re lucky. We often spot Keeltail Needlefish just beneath the surface, slender and quick. The currents can make for a fast dive, but that’s often when the bigger stuff comes out to play. It’s a site that rewards experienced divers who can handle a bit of a push and keep an eye on the open water.