La Buga Dive & Surf
in Bocas del Toro

What a team, what a quality, what memorable dives with La Buga - THANK YOU! So I’ll be honest, Bocas is not typical world class diving. But somehow the entire team at La Buga managed to make every dive magical. They always found amazing wildlife, corals and dive spots that I will remember for life. And I’ve dived many places…! A special shout out to divemaster Manuel - the boss! Thank you for being such an intuitive brilliant guide down under. And thank you for your epic electronic tunes that you dj’d for us back on the boat. I hope I get to dive with you again one day! Also thanks to captain Santiago for navigating us like no other.

I received my open water dive certification at La Buga in November 2021. Ivan was my instructor and I had a great time. Ivan was a great instructor as he explained every thing clearly and in great detail. The course was both fun and informative. After two days and 5 dives I feel confident in my diving ability and can’t wait to do it again. I would definitely recommend the program at La Buga. As for the the diving locations, they are great. Lots of coral, fish and a rainbow of different colors. Plenty of variety. Shipwrecks we’re very cool to see as well.

Could not recommended this place more. As a group of 20 we reached out to La Bugs for a daily boat rental for snorkeling. We took the trimaran (see in pictures) and a captain/guide. The experience was SPOT ON. The captain took us to perfect spots for snorkeling , was very patient with us (as we have many kids) and took care of everything for us. Thanks La Buga for an unforgettable perfect day!

This was my second visit to Bocas and La Buga (first in July 2017-where i was certified with them). I was impressed yet again with Leandro, Ivan and the entire dive staff. We had a great day diving where safety was a top priority. We saw a shark, octopus, eel, lionfish, stingray and a TON of beautiful reef fish. The surfboard selection is average but i found a decent enough board and the discount (because i was a dive client) was great. The young lady that works the front desk was super helpful with all of our questions. I will be back in a few months and look forward to diving with them again!! The food and coffee at their shop, La Bugita is excellent, as well!!

Definitely the best diving place in Bocas. Friendly, qualified and enthusiastic dive instructors have this exactly experience to provide dive travel information on dive sites, diving trips and liveaboards. Feel very safe, and taken care of, all necessary instructions and briefings. They provide obtaining all kinds of certifications you may want to get and be a professional diver. All the dive musters are supper professional fun and friendly- great pleasure to dive with! Loved the night dives !!!And plus to this the place itself after/before dive you can stay for breakfast, lunch or dinner with delicious meals, coffees and smoothies. Highly recommend!!!