With 29 dive sites around the island, there is a perfect one for lovers of the small stuff. Isla Fuerte packs an unusual variety into a small area: gentle coral gardens, a submerged cultural museum, deep open-water walls and macro-rich sandy patches, all within a short boat ride. This guide gathers our favorites for lovers of the small stuff and how to dive them well.
Our top picks
For lovers of the small stuff, we recommend El Planchón, home to seahorses and squid. These sites consistently deliver what this kind of diver is looking for, and our guides know exactly when and how to dive each one for the best experience.
Why these sites
Every dive site around Isla Fuerte has its own personality, shaped by depth, current, structure and the life it attracts. We match you to the sites that fit both your level and what you came to see, so no dive feels wasted. Browse them all on our interactive dive map.
How to dive them well
Good buoyancy, calm breathing and a clear briefing turn a good site into a great dive. Our guides brief every dive in detail, keep groups small and adapt the route to the conditions of the day. If a site calls for more experience, we run a skill check on an easier fun dive first.
Plan your dives
Tell us your experience and your wish list, and we build the itinerary around it, including courses and dives and lodging. Explore every site on our interactive dive map.
