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Dive centre · Portobelo · Panama

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Dive Center Portobelo, S.A.

Dive the historic waters of Portobelo with day or night excursions and on-site accommodation at La Escucha de San Pedro.

What sets this centre apart

  • PADI affiliated dive centre
  • On-site accommodation at La Escucha de San Pedro
  • Air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms
  • Night diving excursions available
  • Day and night diving programmes
  • Proximity to a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • On-site Caribbean restaurant
  • PADI Open Water Diver training available

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Dive Center Portobelo, S.A. about the centre

Located in the historic area of Portobelo, Panama, Dive Center Portobelo provides access to the diverse marine ecosystems of the Caribbean coast. The centre is positioned near a UNESCO World Heritage site, offering a unique combination of natural beauty and historical significance for those visiting the region.

For divers looking to combine their underwater activities with a stay on land, the centre operates in conjunction with La Escucha de San Pedro. This seaside location offers seven air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and free wifi, making it a practical base for multi-day diving trips.

The club and its team

The centre is a PADI affiliated diving operation, ensuring that all training and guided dives follow established international safety standards. They cater to a wide range of experience levels, from those taking their first breaths underwater to established divers looking for exploration dives.

Instruction is provided by certified PADI professionals. The centre manages both day and night diving, with night dives requiring a minimum group size of three people to proceed.

The centre at a glance

Affiliation
PADI
Website available in
Spanish · English
Dive schedule
8:30 am
Equipment rental
personal equipment
Night diving
Yes
Accommodation
La Escucha de San Pedro, Portobelo. 7 comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Water activities and close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Courses on offer

The centre offers a full range of PADI courses to take you from beginner to advanced levels. This includes the PADI Open Water Diver course for those starting their journey, as well as the Advanced Open Water Diver and Rescue Diver certifications.

Beyond these core courses, the centre provides various other certification programmes to help you tailor your diving skills to your interests.

Equipment and gases

Divers can hire personal equipment through the centre, though many regular divers prefer to bring their own kit. For night diving, torches are available to ensure you can navigate the reef and observe nocturnal life effectively.

Accommodation at La Escucha de San Pedro includes an on-site restaurant, Mami Wata, which serves fresh Caribbean cuisine, providing a convenient place to relax between dives.

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