Coral Garden : 2 Dives

Coral Garden is a 10-minute boat ride from BDC on the west side of Isla Solarte, which boasts some of the healthiest corals in the region. From about late April through early June, you might get a glimpse of both Hawksbill and Green turtles. For those of you interested in eco-diving, the Bocas del Toro coast has been one of the most crucial nesting grounds in the western hemisphere for the much diminished Hawksbill turtle. This site is also known as Grandmas Garden and its depth ranges from four to eighteen metres, making it another good place to snorkel. Coral Garden lies on the westerly side of Isla Solarte, a 10-minute boat ride away from base. This site boasts some of the healthiest corals in the region. Freshwater runoff can severely cut visibility (usually about 10-15m) at times and pelagic life is limited here, but the healthy reef is full of macro photo opportunities and hawksbill/green turtles can be seen (infrequently) at the right time of year (late April to early June,roughly speaking). Some people know this site as Grandmas Garden, and depths range from four to eighteen meters, making this a great snorkel destination, too.