Scuba Diving the Prison Paradise of Coiba Island, Panama
Episode 4 - Scuba Diving the Prison Paradise of Coiba Island, Panama
The first real dive stop in my hunt for the perfect place to start my dive shop in Central America.
Isla Coiba is am ex penal colony (think Alcatraz) off the Pacific Coast of Panama, approximately 1 hour boat ride from Santa Catalina village using twin 220HP speedboat.
Although previous reviews had briefed me for relatively cold water, poor visibility and strong currents, diving in September was nothing like this.
Tropical diving at it's best with water warm enough for cocktail diving in board shorts, little to no current and 25-30 meter visibility on the first and third dives.
00:12 - Introduction
00:43 - Briefing at Panama Dive Center in Santa Catalina
01:11 - Dolphin sighting on boat trip to Isla Canales
01:48 - Scuba Diving El Buffet dive site off Isla Canales
02:31 - Green Moray Eel out in the open
02:37 - Pacific Sea Horse closeup
02:45 - Baby white tip reef shark
03:00 - Lunch stop at Isla Coiba (Coiba Island)
03:10 - Diving La Iglesia (The Church) on Rancheria Island, Coiba National Park
04:23 - Diving Don Juan divesite on Rancheria Island. White tip sharks, stingrays
06:00 - Spanish speaking Parrot
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The Man Who Did It
by John Fattal
I am a passionate scuba diver and surfer. Since I can remember I have always loved the water and the ocean.
Follow me as I travel through Central America - Panama, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Belize on my hunt to find the best place in the world for diving to start my own dive school.
Granito De Oro Island, Coiba National Park, Panama
Granito De Oro Island, Coiba National Park, Panama - Diving in Granito de Oro
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Granito de Oro is an islet in Coiba National Park that has become one of the most popular stops for visitors interested in sunbathing, diving in the waters that abound in fish, or spending some time relaxing on one of the whitest sand beaches in the world. Granito de Oro means Little Grain of Gold, and that it is indeed.
A haven for the body and soul, right in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Location
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Granito de Oro is located in the Pacific Ocean, south of the province of Veraguas. The island is within the 270,125-hectare area of Coiba National Park that protects marine, coastal, and island ecosystems and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2005. Within this park are the insular areas (153,582 hectares) of Coiba Island, Ranchería (Coibita) Jicarón, Jicarita, Afuerita, Canal de Afuera, Uvas, Contreras, and Brincanco, as well as marine areas (216,543 hectares), making it one of the largest marine parks in the world.
How to arrive
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To reach Coiba National Park island and visit the Granito de Oro islet, you must first travel to Port Mutis. On the boat ride over to the island you will go on an impressive tour of the beautiful Gulf of Montijo Wetland, observing its coastal and marine flora and fauna around the Gulf islands of Leones, Cébaco, and Gobernadora.
It can also be reached by travelling to Hicaco, Santa Catalina, and Playa Arrimadero in Madre Vieja, although on these routes you will not be able to observe the beauty of the Gulf of Montijo.
Plane: A flight from Panama City to the city of Santiago takes approximately 20 minutes.
Car: It is a 5 hour drive (245 kilometers). Once in Santiago, take the highway to either Puerto Mutis (25 km) or Santa Catalina to board a boat and sail to the island.
What to bring
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Water bottle
Swimsuit
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Snorkeling gear
Activities
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Hiking in Coiba National Park
Visit to the former penal colony
Soak in the hot springs
Whale watching (June to October)
Dolphin watching (year-round)
Coiba National Park Video
Located in the Gulf of Chiriquí, Coiba National Park is a marine reserve containing 38 separate islands along Panama’s Pacific coast. Coiba is the largest island in Central America, and its Special Zone of Marine Protection covers a total area of approximately four hundred thirty thousands acres. From 1919 until 2004 Isla Coiba was a prison and therefore access to the island was very limited. This is the main reason 80% of Coiba's natural resources have survived untouched. Thanks to limited human contact the island has remained wild.
The interior of Coiba is home to many mammals. The white-headed capuchin monkeys are often spotted in large groups. They are very curious!… The Agouti is a species of rodent that most resembles a guinea pig. Although wary of humans these animals can often be seen around the ranger station. Coiba is a paradise for bird watchers and a refuge for many species including the rare Crested Eagles and Escarlet Macaws: colourful birds who have virtually disappeared from the rest of the Republic of Panama. Iguanas can often be seen soaking up the sun and the song of frogs and other wildlife can be heard every night as darkness descends upon the jungle.
The beaches and waters surrounding Coiba offer shelter to other reptiles, including four different turtle species and the magnificent American saltwater crocodile. Large numbers of these animals roam the mangrove forest during the day and hunt in the waters surrounding the island at night. Coibas’ most famous resident is Tito, a 4 meters long male crocodile that has visited the ranger station regularly for over 25 years. A fence has recently been installed around Tito’s favourite spot at the back of the ranger station, meaning guests can safely see & photograph him up close yet still in the wild where he belongs.
Depending on the time of year it is also possible to see a variety of whale species around the islands, including groups of Humpbacks following their migration route towards the polar seas. Huge whale sharks are a common sight. From December to April it is almost guaranteed that you will be able to see and swim with them. Dolphins are often seen in large numbers. If you are very lucky you may even see one while diving or snorkelling.
There are many things to see and do in Coiba, both on land and in the ocean. Tour operators in nearby Santa Catalina offer diving and snorkelling trips to some of the most beautiful spots around the area. There are more than 20 dive sites in the park, offering divers of all experience levels the chance of seeing sharks, rays, turtles and many other visiting pelagic species. For those willing to investigate the reefs more closely there are many small wonderful critters to be seen including shrimps, seahorses and frogfish.
For those willing to explore the island there are numerous trails providing direct access to the tropical rainforest and the wildlife that inhabits it. You never know what you may see trekking in one of the most unexplored islands of the North American continent. For overnight guests, it is possible to arrange accommodation at the ranger station, which has several modest yet comfortable cabins. Guests staying the night will see more wildlife and really get to experience island life at its best.
Since 2004 the park is managed and maintained by a group of National Park rangers. They are the only permanent residents of the island and live at the ranger station directly located on the most stunning beach. Here visitors must register and pay their entry fees before accessing the rest of the park. This contributes to the conservation efforts. The rangers who work in Coiba constantly monitor and patrol the islands waters to enforce fishing legislation, a challenging and time consuming activity that helps protect the marine environment.
Every year more and more people visit Coiba which represents a new challenge for the National Park and its rangers. You, as a guest, play a key role in keeping the island in the same pristine condition as it is today. Please make sure to take back with you everything you brought and never throw trash anywhere but in the trash can. If staying overnight then be sure to keep music and noise at a minimum in consideration for the environment and other guests!
Respect the wildlife and do not touch or harass animals both on land and in the ocean. There are some potentially dangerous creatures in Coiba, so pay attention to the rules and please do not swim or go trekking into the jungle alone or at night. We must all seek ways of enjoying the natural beauty of this place while being careful to minimise our impact upon it. By following these simple guidelines we can help preserve the environment and cultural legacy of this UNESCO world heritage site.
Please help us keep it that way so that future generations can also enjoy it.
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#6 - San Blas
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#9 - Amador Causeway
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7. San Blas Islands
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8. Coiba
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9. Bocas Town
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Coiba Islands Dive Expedition 20.-27.09.2017
Scuba Diving Isla Coiba - Santa Catalina, Panama
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Coiba National Park is the best scuba diving in Panama and some of the best diving in Central America.
Coiba is an unspoiled, pristine island paradise known for it’s sharks, dolphins turtles and huge array of marine life. On the island, you'll meet white-faced monkeys, rare birds, the agouti (a rodent like creature unique to Coiba) and even a resident, well behaved crocodile.
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Isla de Coiba Panama – Tauchen Santa Catalina Panama – Panama Reisetipps für Backpacker
Isla de Coiba Panama – Tauchen Santa Catalina Panama – Panama Reisetipps für Backpacker: Traumstrände, einzigartige Tauch und Surf Grounds, Natur pur, eine exorbitante Tierwelt, Regenwald und jede Menge Abenteuer – all das und viel mehr bietet Isla de Coiba Panama und der anliegende Ort Santa Catalina.
Bei 99Journeys.com - dem Reiseblog für Menschen mit Fernweh - findest du Tipps und Empfehlungen für deine Panama Reise. Panama Reisetipps für Backpacker, Infos zum Tauchen Santa Catalina Panama sowie Hinweise für einen Besuch der Isla de Coiba Panama.
Dieses Video behandelt: Isla de Coiba Panama Reisetipps, Hinweise für das Schnorcheln und Tauchen Santa Catalina Panama sowie Panama Reisetipps für Backpacker.
In meinem Video gebe ich Antworten auf Fragen, welche für einen Besuch der Isla de Coiba und Santa Catalina in Panama relevant sind:
• Welchen Aktivitäten muss man in Panama unbedingt machen?
• Wie viel Zeit muss ich für einen Besuch der Isla de Coiba und Santa Catalina einplanen?
• Welche Ziele in Panama sind weitere Must See’s?
• Panama Reisetipps für Backpacker?
• Kann man in Santa Catalina gut schnorcheln, tauchen oder surfen?
Isla de Coiba Panama : Tauchen Santa Catalina Panama : Panama Reisetipps für Backpacker - plane deine Reise mit 99Journeys.com. Auf meinem Reiseblog teile ich meine Reiseerfahrungen mit euch.
Im Süden Panamas und an der Pazifikküste des Landes befindet sich der kleine Ort Santa Catalina. Vor der Küste und im Golf von Chiriquí liegt die Isla de Coiba, die als das Galapagos Panamas bezeichnet wird. Gemeinsam mit 38 Inseln bildet sie den Coiba Nationalpark. Auf den ersten Blick zeigt sich ein traumhafter Ort mit weißen Stränden, einem unberührten Regenwald, welcher vom Menschen größtenteils verschont geblieben ist, und kristallklares Wasser. Aber noch beeindruckender ist die Unterwasserwalt. Tauch- und Schnorchelausflüge in der Region sind demnach sehr populär und werden unvergessen bleiben.
Aber auch die Strände bei Santa Catalina sind beliebt, denn sie bieten Surfern erstklassige Möglichkeiten. Isla de Coiba Panama ; Tauchen Santa Catalina Panama; Panama Reisetipps für Backpacker – weitere Infos in diesem Video, auf diesem YouTube Kanal sowie auf dem Reiseblog
Auf 99Journeys.com findet ihr zudem weitere Reiseinformationen zu den schönsten Orten Panamas: Bocas del Toro, San Blas, Boquete und Panama City!
Wikipedia schreibt über Isla de Coiba in Panama folgendes:
Der Nationalpark Coiba, der im Spanischen Parque Nacional Coiba heißt, befindet sich an der Pazifikküste Panamas und liegt im Golf von Chiriquí. Der Nationalpark ist nach der gleichnamigen Insel benannt, welche Teil des Nationalparks ist. Er gehört er zu den Provinzen Veraguas sowie Chiriquí. Insgesamt umfasst der Coiba Nationalpark eine Fläche von 2.700 km² mit weiteren 38 Inseln und ein größeres Gebiet des Pazifiks, in dem sich unter anderem ein Korallenriff befindet. Coiba Nationalpark gilt als einer der größten maritimen Nationalparks weltweit und ist wird 2005 auf der UNESCO-Welterbe-Liste geführt.
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