Try Diving in Bahía Solano — Start Here
Two beginner paths with SSI pros in Bahía Solano. Pick your first step into the Pacific
Try Scuba Diving in Bahía Solano
Pool practice + guided ocean dive (max 12 m/40 ft) in Bahía Solano. Small groups (max 1:2), full gear included, and the SSI Try Scuba eBook before you arrive. Perfect if you want to breathe underwater today—no experience needed.
From: COP 450.000
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Try Freediving in Bahía Solano
Breath‑hold basics, relaxation, and equalization in Bahía Solano. Learn safety, duck dives, and technique with minimal gear and a calm, mindful pace. (Depth depends on comfort & conditions.)
From: COP 350.000
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Snorkeling in Bahía Solano
Surface‑level reef exploring with mask, snorkel, and fins in Bahía Solano. Fully guided; flotation aids available. Ideal for families and non‑divers. (Sites chosen for calm conditions; duration varies.)
From: COP 180.000
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Not sure which is for you?
Choose Try Scuba in Bahía Solano if you want bubbles and a guided ocean dive today.
Choose Try Freediving in Bahía Solano if you want breath‑hold skills and a gear‑light experience.
Choose Snorkeling in Bahía Solano if you want a surface‑level, family‑friendly outing with minimal gear. Still unsure?Message us on WhatsApp—two quick questions and we’ll point you right.
More Than Kicking Your Fins
At Ankla Azul, diving is more than kicking your fins. It’s patient teaching, sharp safety, and real care for the place we call home. As an SSI Instructor Training Center and an SSI Blue Oceans Center (2025 award), we blend skill-building with ocean awareness—Fish ID, coral nursery work, community education, and rescue support—so every dive grows confidence and respect for Bahía Solano’s wild Pacific.
What Divers Say
Nicole Reynolds
I spent three days with the Ankla Azul team for scuba diving and it was an incredible experience. The team knew the area very well and was able to speak both Spanish and English to make sure everyone was on the same page. Ja, the main dive master and instructor, takes pride in his diving excursions and it’s clear he has a huge love for Bahia Solano and the wildlife here. We got lucky on our first dive and saw a whale shark, sea turtles, tons of moray eels, pufferfish and even a manta ray! They have a variety of diving sites for all divers as well as some for Advanced divers.
I will absolutely be coming back to dive with them again after I get my Advanced certification & hopefully for humpback whale season too!
Vinha Damanta
I did 3 dives with the guys from Ankla Azul and all three were great. Although out of season for the whales we saw lots of fish, huge Murray eels, sardines, butterfly fish and many other. The diveshop gives much attention to safety and following the right procedures which gives you a very safe feeling. They have excellent gear almost new do they kit you out like a pro. The boat is also top of the notch. A very good experience and very recomendable.
Adèle B.
Absolutely amazing experience!
The dive was unforgettable, we could hear the whales singing underwater the entire time, and just as we got back on the boat, we saw them at the surface. The team at Ankla Azul is super professional, the equipment is top quality, and everything felt very safe and well-organized. I highly recommend diving with them. It was truly an unforgettable experience! 🐋💙
Gloria Guillin Cuello
This time, I did my first dive with Ankla Azul and three other friends. The experience was spectacular, from the beginning of the training to the practice session. Our instructor demonstrated kindness and knowledge, providing us with a safe guide. The boat was spacious and comfortable, and the dive site was beautiful. I appreciate and recommend the experience Ankla offers.
Magda K
The dive center impressed us a lot – the equipment was top quality, making every dive comfortable and safe. They pay great attention to safety, which is really important and gives complete peace of mind throughout the experience.
Between dives, tasty snacks were served on the boat, which made the time on the water even more enjoyable.
Our instructor, Miguel, was incredibly helpful, friendly, and full of humor. He also helped us organize jungle tours and a trip to El Valley to watch the sunset. Besides scuba diving, we had the chance to try freediving, which at the waterfall was an absolutely unique experience.
If you have the opportunity to try freediving, I highly recommend starting with this. During freediving in the ocean, you can hear the incredible underwater songs of humpback whales much better than during scuba diving, making the activity truly unforgettable
Nicole Reynolds
I spent three days with the Ankla Azul team for scuba diving and it was an incredible experience. The team knew the area very well and was able to speak both Spanish and English to make sure everyone was on the same page. Ja, the main dive master and instructor, takes pride in his diving excursions and it’s clear he has a huge love for Bahia Solano and the wildlife here. We got lucky on our first dive and saw a whale shark, sea turtles, tons of moray eels, pufferfish and even a manta ray! They have a variety of diving sites for all divers as well as some for Advanced divers.
I will absolutely be coming back to dive with them again after I get my Advanced certification & hopefully for humpback whale season too!
Vinha Damanta
I did 3 dives with the guys from Ankla Azul and all three were great. Although out of season for the whales we saw lots of fish, huge Murray eels, sardines, butterfly fish and many other. The diveshop gives much attention to safety and following the right procedures which gives you a very safe feeling. They have excellent gear almost new do they kit you out like a pro. The boat is also top of the notch. A very good experience and very recomendable.
Adèle B.
Absolutely amazing experience!
The dive was unforgettable, we could hear the whales singing underwater the entire time, and just as we got back on the boat, we saw them at the surface. The team at Ankla Azul is super professional, the equipment is top quality, and everything felt very safe and well-organized. I highly recommend diving with them. It was truly an unforgettable experience! 🐋💙
Gloria Guillin Cuello
This time, I did my first dive with Ankla Azul and three other friends. The experience was spectacular, from the beginning of the training to the practice session. Our instructor demonstrated kindness and knowledge, providing us with a safe guide. The boat was spacious and comfortable, and the dive site was beautiful. I appreciate and recommend the experience Ankla offers.
Magda K
The dive center impressed us a lot – the equipment was top quality, making every dive comfortable and safe. They pay great attention to safety, which is really important and gives complete peace of mind throughout the experience.
Between dives, tasty snacks were served on the boat, which made the time on the water even more enjoyable.
Our instructor, Miguel, was incredibly helpful, friendly, and full of humor. He also helped us organize jungle tours and a trip to El Valley to watch the sunset. Besides scuba diving, we had the chance to try freediving, which at the waterfall was an absolutely unique experience.
If you have the opportunity to try freediving, I highly recommend starting with this. During freediving in the ocean, you can hear the incredible underwater songs of humpback whales much better than during scuba diving, making the activity truly unforgettable
Meet the Team
A crew built for the Pacific—calm, pro, big-hearted
Jalvan
Founder • SSI Instructor • Underwater Photographer
Patient coach and keen spotter—captures the day in unforgettable frames.
Miguel
SSI Instructor (Scuba Freediving)
Calm, detail-first teaching—navigation and buoyancy that finally “click.”
Andres
Scuba & Freediver Dive Master
Steady in any conditions—fun, focused sessions tailored to you.
Gera
Diver & Operations
Logistics with a smile—boats, briefings, and gear dialed in.
Fish
Scuba & Freediver Dive Master
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