

Best for beginner divers, 5-16m, boat entry, strong current.
Don Juan is a reef dive site located within Coiba National Park, accessible only by boat. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 16 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. Visibility typically fluctuates between 10 and 25 metres. Divers should be prepared for strong currents, which are the primary hazard at this location. Due to these conditions, the site is best suited for divers with good buoyancy control. Typical dive times are approximately 60 minutes. Operators can advise on the most favourable tidal windows for visiting this reef.
7.63580, -81.71330
Strong currents are the main hazard at Don Juan, so plan your dive to start against the current and return with it, and brief your group on the entry and exit before you splash. Your operator will know the best tidal windows, so ask specifically about timing when you book.
Accessible by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-16m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
60 min
While the site is accessible to Open Water certified divers, the strong currents require good buoyancy control and experience managing moving water.
The reef depth ranges from 5 to 16 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Don Juan is a boat-access-only site located 22 kilometres from the shore.
Water temperatures are consistent throughout the year, ranging between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius.
The primary hazard at Don Juan is the strong current. Divers should plan their dive to start against the current and return with it.
Diving at Don Juan in Santa Catalina requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Don Juan in Santa Catalina. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.