

Best for advanced divers, 5-35m, boat entry, moderate current.
Bajo del Diablo is a massive underwater mountain located 16 kilometres from shore near Isla del Caño. The site features a reef, pinnacle, and wall topography, with the uppermost pinnacle rising to between 5 and 6 metres of the surface. Divers and snorkellers can expect depths ranging from 5 to 35 metres. Conditions vary, with moderate currents, surge, and visibility typically between 15 and 30 metres. Due to the potential for strong currents and surge, this site is suited for advanced divers. Boat access is required for all visits. Species recorded around this area include whitetip reef sharks, king angelfish, various moray eels, bluefin trevally, pufferfish, wrasses, triggerfish, parrotfish, and surgeonfish.
8.70110, -83.88890
Use the large brain coral heads as reference points for navigation since the plateau's uniform depth can be disorienting in reduced visibility.
Boat access required.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-35m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-27°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Feb, Mar
Species recorded around this area include whitetip reef sharks, king angelfish, snowflake, yellow-edged, jewel, zebra, and panamic green morays, bluefin trevally, guineafowl and white-spotted puffers, wrasses, triggerfish, redlip parrotfish, and razor surgeonfish.
No, Bajo del Diablo is recommended for advanced divers due to the presence of strong currents and surge.
The site features depths ranging from 5 to 35 metres, with the top of the pinnacle reaching 5 to 6 metres below the surface.
Yes, the site is rated 5/5 for snorkelling, though it is best suited for advanced snorkellers on calm days due to the open water conditions.
Bajo del Diablo is located 16 kilometres from shore and requires boat access.
Diving at Bajo del Diablo in Isla del Cano requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Bajo del Diablo in Isla del Cano. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Bajo del Diablo in Isla del Cano are February and March. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Bajo del Diablo in Isla del Cano. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Bajo del Diablo in Isla del Cano typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.