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Exact Frijoles description, route shape, depth range, current variation, and species list.
Dive Spot Guide•
Isla Frijoles
Isla Frijoles is a Coiba island loop with sharks and schooling fish.
Local operator required
Trips are typically arranged through licensed Coiba operators, with park access and boat logistics handled as part of the day.
Boat divers follow the island on the current, over sand, gravel, and boulder reef where sharks, jacks, snappers, and turtles are common.
About Isla Frijoles
Isla Frijoles in Coiba National Park is a boat dive that loops the island with the current, tracing a sandy and gravelly bottom around reefy boulders. Sharks are common, and the fish life often includes jacks, snappers, barracuda, turtles, and smaller reef surprises such as frogfish, scorpionfish, morays, and octopus.
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Research Estimate At Isla Frijoles
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Isla Frijoles?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Isla Frijoles Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 25m
Depth Note
The anchor-line start is around 10 m, with the option to stay shallower or follow the sand-and-gravel edge to deeper reef beyond 25 m.
Best Season
December to April
Typical Conditions
The route can swing from calm to river-like current, so the guide may choose clockwise or counterclockwise travel around the island. Expect a sand-and-gravel run broken up by boulder reef and livelier fish on the open-ocean side.
Safety & Access At Isla Frijoles
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong currentDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Direction of travel varies with the current; plan the circuit accordingly. Sharks are commonly encountered.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; park permissions and trip logistics are typically handled through licensed operators.
Legal Notes
Coiba National Park is a protected marine heritage area, so local park rules and permit controls apply on the water.
Local Intel For Isla Frijoles
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for boat divers comfortable with current-shaped routing. The dive usually starts on the anchor line, then works as a loop around the island over sand, gravel, and reefy boulders.
Wildlife at Isla Frijoles
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Isla Frijoles
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Isla Frijoles
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
