Golfo de Chiriquí Islands

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

The Islas Secas and Islas Ladrones are surrounded by more than 50 excellent dive sites, with visibility averaging 70 feet and healthy coral formations surrounded by hundreds of fish species and comparable invertebrate diversity. You might see various species of sea stars and angelfish, elegant Moorish idols, frog fish, and sea turtles. The best time to dive is during dry season when you can see up to 30 species of shark and eel.

The Islas Secas Resort lies in the middle of the archipelago's coral gardens, and daily scuba dives and snorkeling are included in the rates. Those islands can also be visited on day trips from the Morro Negrito Surf Camp or the Boca Chica/Boca Brava lodges.

Buzos Boca Brava offers day trips and overnights to the Islas Secas out of Boca Chica that start at $150. 775-3185 or 6600-6191. www.scubadiving-panama.com.

More Sports and Outdoors

• Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

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