La Buga Dive & Surf is a PADI 5-Star dive centre and surf school in the heart of Bocas Town, Isla Colón. Established in 2007, it has built a strong reputation around safety, convenience and fun, guiding thousands of visitors to the colourful reefs and warm Caribbean waters of the Bocas archipelago.
The centre offers the full range of PADI training, from beginner Discover Scuba and Open Water courses through Advanced, Deep, Rescue and Emergency First Response, as well as guided fun dives and half-day dive trips. Surf lessons, board rental, snorkelling, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards round out the menu of activities.
With an experienced multilingual team and a convenient in-town location, La Buga is a reliable one-stop shop for underwater and on-the-water adventure in Bocas del Toro.
Half-day dive trips start around USD 95; contact the centre for current pricing and packages.
Yes, La Buga rents surfboards, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards in addition to running dive and surf trips.
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La Buga Dive & Surf is a tours & activities in Bocas del Toro, on Panama’s Pacific coast in the Coronado beach corridor (Playa Coronado area, Panamá Oeste / Coclé). On this page you’ll find its location on the map, contact details and reviews.
Serving: Bocas del Toro and the nearby Pacific beach towns of Coronado, Nueva Gorgona, San Carlos, El Palmar, Santa Clara, Punta Chame and Playa Blanca.
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