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Scuba Diving - Panama & Nicaragua
- Vapues Travel
- Aug 18, 2022
- Scuba diving, corn island, taboga island, underwater adventures
If you prefer your adventures to be underwater then the seas around Panama and Nicaragua should certainly be on your bucket-list. Home to a number of vast and important coral reefs, historic shipwrecks and marine diversity to rival almost anywhere in the world, scuba diving has never been more popular in this part of the world.
There are some wonderful dive spots off both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, as well as freshwater sites such as the Apoyo Lagoon. Visibility is usually good and the seas are rich with turtles, rays, sharks, whales and countless species of fish, so you'll rarely be disappointed once you strap your tank on.
At Vapues Travel, we work with some of the top dive schools and operators across both Nicaragua and Panama, as well as a selection of perfectly located hotels and resorts where you can rest up after a long day exploring the underwater world.
Take a look at some of our favourite diving destinations and experiences.
Scuba Taboga Island
The waters around Isla Taboga are filled with life and color, making the island a popular spot for diving enthusiasts. Off the coast, you'll find colorful reefs and shipwrecks, which are home to turtles, rays, small sharks and huge schools of tropical fish.
Discover Coiba
Snorkeling and Scuba diving is the perfect way to get in touch with our underwater world, with amazing coral reefs and unique marine life. Floating calmly in crystal clear waters and contemplating the colorful reefs surrounded by unique and abundant marine life, makes for an unforgettable trip.
Snorkeling Corn Island
The waters around the Corn Islands offer excellent snorkelling and scuba diving, surrounded by a barrier reef and a unique subaquatic ecosystem filled with life.
Crater Lake Diving
Heated by natural springs and thermal vents, Apoyo Lagoon is one of the most unique diving sites in the world. Renowned for its clear calm water and stunning biodiversity, the lagoon provides incredible opportunities to dive along volcanic slopes, glide over thermal vents and swim with endemic fish species.
Taboga Palace
Located on Isla Taboga's attractive beachfront, Taboga Palace Spa Hotel offers a charming and comfortable base for your Panama beach break.
Arenas Beach
Arenas Beach Hotel is located on the southwest end of Big Corn Island, surrounded by white sand beaches and warm turquoise water. The hotel offers light, airy and well-equipped rooms, all within a stone's throw of the idyllic beachfront.
Talk to the Vapues team about creating the perfect tailored proposals for diving enthusiasts..