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This destination is perfectly located to explore Panama’s richest waters, the Gulf of Chiriqui and also close to the world famous Hannibal Banks. This gulf is famous for dozens of little islands, world class fishing, spearfishing, scuba diving and boating. It is among the most picturesque regions of Panama.

Spearfishing is done from a coastal beach lodge, located just south of the city of David, on the NW Coast of Panama (Pacific Ocean). The closest major airport is Panama City (PAC). Pickup and 4 hour bus trip (or 1 hr flight) may be arranged for you locally.

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LOCATION: South of the city of David, on the NW Coast of Panama (Pacific Ocean). Major airport is Panama City (PAC). Pickup, hotel stay and 4 hour bus (or 1 hour flight) to David is arranged for you locally.

DIVING CONDITIONS: The waters in this area are warm, ranging between 68 and 85 Fahrenheit (20-30 Celsius). Offshore visibility is 30-100 feet (10-30 meters), and inshore the visibility is also good, except in the rainy season (April-October). Most spots can be speared at depths of 5 to 15 feet (2-5m), but many other areas range in the 10 to 100 feet (3-30m). Spots range from rocks right on the camp shore, to outer islands with reefs and bluewater pinnacles, to great bluewater 40 miles offshore (at the World famous Hannibal Banks).

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: This destination is great for all level of spearos, from shallow shooting of easy species, to expert bluewater spearing of tuna, wahoo, etc.

SPECIES ENCOUNTERED: Inshore, snook, roosterfish, flounder, parrotfish, king mackerel and lobster can be found.
At the outer islands, at the pinnacles or in the bluewater located offshore, species such as grouper, goliath grouper, cubera snapper, dog snapper, trevally, amberjack, barracuda, tuna, mahi-mahi, and wahoo can be targeted. Sailfish and Marlin too, only Hook&Line fishing.
(To see pictures of these fish, please use the English name for species here: http://anglerweb.com/fish )

BOAT & ACCOMODATIONS: Lodging is at beachfront air-conditioned bungalows in the St.Catalina / Coiba area. Amenities include individual & double bunks, and hot showers. The boat it is a Wahoo made in Florida in 2000, it measures 21 feet with a 200hp Yamaha (year 2005). Electronics include new Hummingbird fishfinder, Standard Horizon GPS, and Cobra VHF Radio, as well as CD player, 4 fish coolers, 140 gallon fuel tank plus all Coast Guard safety equipment (life vests, flares, whistles, flares?, etc).

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES: Surfing, fishing, hiking and horseback riding can be arranged.

BEST TIME TO VISIT: From December 1 to September 1.

COST /LENGTH OF STAY: This is a low-cost destination. No minimum stay required.