El Cholo Suggest edit

Panama Suggest · Veraguas Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

ModerateCurrent

MildSurge

50 minAvg dive time

April to NovemberBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

24.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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El Cholo is a renowned dive site located near Coiba Island in Veraguas, Panama. The site is characterized by vibrant marine life and diverse underwater topography, making it a popular destination for divers.

Divers can expect to see a variety of coral formations, schools of tropical fish, and possibly larger pelagic species. The underwater landscape includes rocky outcrops and sandy bottoms, providing a rich habitat for marine biodiversity.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Moderate Suggest edit
Surge: Mild Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Diving permits are required to access Coiba National Park.
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Bottom types:
rocky sandy coral Suggest edit

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Wide-angle lenses recommended for capturing marine life and coral formations.

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