Travel to Isla Coiba
Isla Coiba is a very exotic island located 20 kms south in the Gulf of Chiriqui. It has a beautiful ecosystem and fauna unique in the world. Coiba is still covered by virgin forest about 85 percent of the island.
There is only a small infrastructure on the island. It's the station of ANAM (Environmental Authority in Panama) and is located north of the island, which also offers a modest accommodations.
Before becoming a national park, Isla Coiba was a penal colony known where living conditions were so difficult that the cells were not necessary. The waters surrounding the island are so infested in sharks that keep the prisoners in the bay. The prison was closed in 2004. In 1992 he was declared National Park.
What to do in Isla Coiba
There is only a small infrastructure on the island. It's the station of ANAM (Environmental Authority in Panama) and is located north of the island, which also offers a modest accommodations.
Before becoming a national park, Isla Coiba was a penal colony known where living conditions were so difficult that the cells were not necessary. The waters surrounding the island are so infested in sharks that keep the prisoners in the bay. The prison was closed in 2004. In 1992 he was declared National Park.
What to do in Isla Coiba
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The diving with tank and breathing tube in the marine park shows a very exotic wildlife. At the moment there are 23 species of dolphins and whales and several species of turtles.
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Observe wildlife. There are 147 species of birds properly identified and 40 species of mammals.
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Go to climb. There are trails that leave from the station ANAM.
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Sport fishing is popular and the water is full of really big fish. It's better to be accompanied by a guide.