Barco Viejo is an artificial reef located 100 metres offshore in Bocas del Toro, Panama. The site consists of a small former Chiquita banana company cargo ship, intentionally sunk in the 1990s to create a marine habitat. Divers and snorkellers can explore the wreck at depths ranging from 6 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. The site is accessible only by boat and is suitable for beginners. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 3 and 10 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, typically between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius. Hazards at this location include jellyfish and lionfish.

Bocas Town offers accessible shore diving and snorkelling across a mix of reef, seagrass, and artificial reef structures. Located in Bocas del Toro, Panama, this site is suitable for beginners, with an average depth of one metre and a maximum of two metres. Conditions are generally mild, though visibility fluctuates between 3 and 25 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, ranging from 28C to 30C. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of potential hazards, including jellyfish and sharp coral. The site is well-supported by local facilities, including equipment rental, air fills, and guided tours, making it a convenient location for those based in the main city.

Punta Caracol in Bocas del Toro, Panama, features a combination of natural reef and artificial structures. Suitable for beginners, the site ranges from 1 to 14 metres in depth with an average of 6 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 5 and 10 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for night diving. Divers should exercise caution regarding sharp coral and monitor their position relative to the boat. Species recorded around this area include various parrotfish, wrasses, groupers, butterfly fish, and stingrays.

Carenero is a reef dive site located in Bocas del Toro, Panama, accessible via shore entry. The site features a depth range of 3 to 14 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility ranging between 10 and 25 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, typically between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius. The site is suitable for beginner divers and supports night diving, with typical dive durations of 45 minutes. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic in the area and take care to avoid sharp coral structures during their dives.

Pandora is a diverse site in Bocas del Toro featuring a healthy coral reef and a submerged sailboat wreck. The topography includes various octocoral and hexacoral species, with the wreck providing a structure for sponges and other marine life. Divers typically encounter Caribbean barrel sponges and various snail species. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 10 to 18 metres and an average of 15 metres. Access is by boat, located 100 metres from shore. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 5 and 15 metres. Water temperatures remain warm, between 28 and 30C. Night diving is permitted, with typical dive times lasting 60 minutes.

Manuel's Wall in Bocas del Toro is a reef and wall site located 500 metres from shore. The topography features a slope that transitions into a wall, with the primary profile ranging from 10 to 16 metres, though depths extend to 25 metres. Access is by boat only. Conditions are generally mild with visibility between 10 and 20 metres and water temperatures ranging from 28C to 30C throughout the year. The site is suitable for intermediate divers and supports night diving. Divers should be aware of the depth as a potential hazard. Typical dives last approximately 45 minutes.

Bouy Line in Bocas del Toro, Panama, offers a combined wreck and reef diving experience. The site features a sunken trimaran situated adjacent to a reef structure. Divers can explore depths ranging from 8 to 16 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Access to this site is by boat only. Conditions are generally mild, with water temperatures consistently between 28C and 30C throughout the year. The site is suitable for beginner divers. Divers should be aware of the presence of stonefish in the area.

Casablanca is a reef site located 1850 metres offshore in Bocas del Toro, Panama. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 5 and 20 metres. Marine life commonly observed includes blue tang, wrasses, foureye butterfly fish, groupers, striped and stoplight parrotfish, arrow crabs, drum and croaker, spotfin butterflyfish, and Caribbean spiny lobster. Less frequently, divers may encounter queen angelfish, nurse sharks, and Caribbean sharpnose puffers. The invasive Indian lionfish is also present. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for beginners.