Punta Caracol Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

45 minAvg dive time

March to OctoberBest months

27.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

25.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Punta Caracol is a popular dive site located in the Bocas del Toro archipelago, known for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life. The site offers a mix of shallow and deeper areas, making it suitable for a range of divers.

Diving at Punta Caracol allows divers to explore colorful coral gardens, schools of tropical fish, and occasional sightings of larger marine species. The underwater landscape features both sandy bottoms and rocky formations.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 27.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 25.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand coral rock Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle for coral and fish schools, macro for small critters

Location

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