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Dive Spot Guide•
Bajo Piñon
Boat-access Coiba wall-and-formation dive with strong life.
Guided boat dives work the two formations, so Bajo Piñon suits divers who want a quieter Coiba site with coral, fish schools and current-ready profiles.
About Bajo Piñon
This site features a surface rock that marks the entry to two distinct rock formations. Divers can begin in a shallow area before continuing to a deeper, more demanding bottom. It is a quieter Coiba site with strong fish life, reef sharks and turtles, plus good macro on the top reef when the water is calm and the current stays manageable.
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Research Estimate At Bajo Piñon
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Bajo Piñon?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Bajo Piñon Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 22m
Depth Note
Starts shallow and continues onto a deeper rock-and-wall profile across two formations.
Best Season
December to April, when the dry season usually gives calmer seas and the most predictable visibility.
Typical Conditions
Open Pacific water with clear tropical visibility, strong reef life and current that can vary by site and day.
Safety & Access At Bajo Piñon
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Keep conservative gas and time margins, and expect the exposed Pacific setting to change quickly if the current builds.
Access Restrictions
Best reached by boat with a licensed Coiba operator; park access is managed and not a casual shore entry.
Legal Notes
Coiba National Park access is permit-controlled, so trips should be arranged through operators that handle park entry.
Local Intel For Bajo Piñon
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for a profile that begins shallow and then continues to deeper terrain.
Freediving
Freediving is limited by the exposed profile and current exposure, so it is not the main use case.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling only makes sense on the shallowest part of the formation; the site is primarily a scuba dive.
Wildlife at Bajo Piñon
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Bajo Piñon
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Bajo Piñon
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
