Isla Contadora
Diving with Coral Dreams on Islan Contadora, Panama
Located just a 1.5 hour ferry ride away from Panama City, Isla Contadora, most famous for the whale season from July to October has an interesting and luxurious history that’s tamed down significantly into a quiet and peaceful island. I was met on the beach by dive shop owners, Guillermo and Roxanna of Coral Dreams Diving who I had connected with prior to arriving. Their friendly faces were so welcoming and reminded me of how much I love the social side of the world wide dive community. They were also kind enough to drive me to my perfect little accommodations at Contadora Inn where I was totally taken care of by Manager Tony. In total, I did 6 dives with Coral Dreams Diving and enjoyed the wide abundance of marine life despite less than perfect visibility, which people say is the norm in the area. I experienced that swirling affect you get while swimming through a school of exquisite fish, not to mention a Zebra Moray Eel, White-tipped Reef Shark, and GIANT Parrot fish! I really loved this Pacific Ocean diving and loved the personal service provided by Coral Dreams especially eating a fresh oyster on the way back from the dive!
Read about my experience diving on the other side of Panama in Bocas del Toro.
Diving with Coral Dreams on Islan Contadora, Panama