Bajo del Diablo
Also known as: Devil's Rock
Best time to dive
January to June; June to November
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- DolphinPossible
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Manta rayLikely
- Moray eelLikely
- Nurse sharkLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Yes - Caño Island offers dedicated snorkel tours in shallower reef areas alongside the scuba program
Safety notes
Occasional surge on pinnacle tops, boat traffic in the reserve, some current at exposed pinnacles; generally lower risk than Cocos/Bat Islands sites
Permits & fees
Isla del Caño Biological Reserve entrance fee applies (day-use park fee collected by tour operator, exact current rate not independently confirmed - VERIFY); day-boat access from Drake Bay, no overnight stays on the island permitted
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Drake Bay
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.