Coiba Dive Center

The closest bank is in Sona, a hours´ drive away, with one ATM machine available.  If you are driving, we recommend stopping in Santiago on the way down for cash, as more banks are in that town.

There is no gas station in Santa Catalina. Fill up in Santiago or Sona to avoid any issues.

Coiba Dive Center presently accepts credit card payments for tours.  Visa and Mastercard only. There are few other services in Santa Catalina that accept credit cards.  Make sure you bring sufficient cash for your trip.

There are two public phone booths in the village; telephone cards (for local or international calls) can usually be found at the nearby store.  If you have a laptop, wifi is available just outside of the village at the internet cafe. They also have a few computers for use. Cellular service is available.

We have 2 small food stores here.  They carry basic staples, so it is always a good idea to purchase whatever you need in Santiago on the way down.

Batteries for your camera, as replacements may only be found in Panama City.                   Enough sunscreen so you don’t go home too fried. We have no pharmacy in the village, so any medical supplies you may require.               Sense of adventure.                                   Sense of humor.

Santa Catalina is the least buggy tropical place we have been so far, but it is always a good idea to bring bug spray.

There are several restaurants in the village offering a variety of dishes.

Bars, locally called ¨Cantinas¨, consist of a blasting jukebox and cheap beers.  There are two in the village.  There is also “The Dive Stop”, located next to the dive center offering good drinks, good food and great company.