In this article, I want to talk about the top 5 best beaches in Panama. In an earlier article, I wrote about the top 5 best beaches near the city of Panama.
Panama has many beautiful beaches with clear waters and white sand, but I think you should know these top 5 best beaches in Panama, I can guarantee you because I have been there.
5. Isla Iguana, Pedasí
Description: Isla Iguana, is also known as the Iguana Island National Park. At the moment, on the island, we find a center of visitors of the ANAM where the fauna and flora of the place are explained. ANAM requests a cooperation of $ 4.00 per visitor for the maintenance of the island. Among its attractions, we can tell you that it has crystalline waters with white sand, trails that cross through the island where you can see reptiles like iguanas as well as birds. On the opposite side of the beach, there are rocks that serve as natural breakwaters of the island.
This reef and coral reef, where you can snorkel and dive. Also this place, you can watch whales and dolphins as well as turtles. A very important point is that you will be accompanied by hundreds of crustacean friends looking to feed themselves.
Location: It is located 5 km from the coast in the peninsula of Azuero, province of Los Santos.
How to get Isla Iguana: You can take a bus at the Albrook terminal, which took you to Pedasi. From there take a taxi to El Arenal beach. You will find boats that charge between $ 60.00 and $ 80.00, whose unit price is divided by the number of passengers that will take the boat.
4. Pearl Islands
Description: It is a group of 39 Islands and 100 uninhabited island. Its name derives from the times of the Spanish conquest by the abundance of Pearls in the place. In that area was the Peregrine Pearl, teardrop shaped and delivered to the Spanish crown in the sixteenth century, whose owners, to mention, have been like Philip II and Elizabeth Taylor.
It is a tourist place with a variety of options, such as counting island that has resorts and beaches with crystal clear waters and white sands. We also have Saboga Island which offers more variety in the place and beaches.
Among the activities that can be carried out are: diving, snorkeling, fishing, windsurfing, paddle, dolphin sightings, whales, turtles and it is the only place in Panama that can practice nudism, in De las Suecas beach.
Location: It is located 33 nautical miles from Panama City, in the heart of Panama Bay on the Pacific side.
How to get Pearl Islands: You can get there by ferry departing at the causeway, exactly, at Balboa Yacht Club using the Sea the Pearls Ferry and at the Trump Hotel with the Ferry the Pearls . Prices vary depending on the Ferry and package to take.
3. Coiba Island, Veraguas
Description: Coiba Island is part of the Coiba National Park, comprised of 38 islands and is considered to be the largest island in Central America with 503 M2. Its name derives from the Cacique Coiba that lived during the Spanish conquest but was converted slave by the years of 1560.
Before it was a penitentiary center but now, it is a tourist attraction highly valued for its variety in fauna and flora. It has beaches with crystalline waters and white sand. We can find whales, dolphins, variety of fish and also caribouan monkeys and wild cows.
Location: It is located 24 km from the coast, near the Gulf of Chiriquí and the Gulf of Montijo in the Province of Veraguas, Pacific Panamanian.
How to get Coiba Island: Take a bus at the Albrook terminal that goes to Soná in Veraguas, costs about $ 10.00 one way, this trip can take between 5 to 6 hours. While in Soná, take a bus from Soná to Santa Catalina. Being in Santa Catalina, you should take any boat that takes you to Coiba. We recommend that you make this trip as early as possible.
2. Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro
Description: Considered the Jewel of the Caribbean and the second of the best beaches in Panama, Isla Colón is an island very developed touristy. It has many excellent places to spend such as slippers, coral reefs, Red Frog Beach, Bay of the Dolphins, discos, bars and much nightlife.
Location: To the north-east of Panama, is Isla Colón, head of the province of Boscas del Toro. About 600 km from Panama City.
How to get Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro: You can take a bus from Albrook terminal to Almirante, Bocas de Toro. Its cost is around $ 30.00 per way. From the bus station, take a taxi, which costs is $ 1.00, to the boats that take you to Isla Colon for only $ 5.00. The trajectory can take anywhere from 10 to 12 hours.
1. The San Blas Islands, Guna Yala
Description: It is a region of the indigenous Gunas, where you will be struck by the nature and beauty of its beaches with crystal clear waters and white sand. It is not has developed as tourist place as Isla Colon due to the protection to the mother nature on the part of the Gunas. Undoubtedly, you will find the best beaches in Panama in Guna Yala. You can visit any number of Islands, each special and with its own beauty. Big Dog island, Dog island, Pelican Island, Needle Island, Aroma Island, Lemons Cays, Dutch Cays, Coco Bandero Cays, the natural pool, are some of the attractions you can find.
How to get San Blas Islands: You can refer to our post: “How to get to San Blas from Panama City”, to know in detail.
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