Anyone dive Coiba in Panama, Santa Catalina?

[Scubadude]

Ahoy there,
We are thinking about going to Panama for some diving. We want to dive the Pacific coast. There is suppossed to be good diving off of Santa Catalina and Coiba. Can anyone give us some info regarding this destination and possibly reccomend a resort to stay at while in that area? Thank you in advance for your response.

Good Viz,
Scubadude

 

[OHGoDive]

Ahoy there,
We are thinking about going to Panama for some diving. We want to dive the Pacific coast. There is suppossed to be good diving off of Santa Catalina and Coiba. Can anyone give us some info regarding this destination and possibly reccomend a resort to stay at while in that area? Thank you in advance for your response.

Good Viz,
Scubadude

We dove the Caribbean side last year with Clay, the owner of Panama Divers. Great outfit, highly recommended. They cover both coasts.

We stayed on the Caribbean side also (except for a few nights in Panama City), so I can't help you out too much concerning places to stay on the Pacific. But, boy, if you get to the Caribbean side... check out Coral Lodge

 

[Scubadude]

Thank you very much.

 

[drbill]

Cool, another Santa Catalina in the world to dive!