Coiba National Park

Panama is a place with incredible natural beauty hidden from the world. One of these places is Coiba National Park. The park consists of a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean, southern of the province of Veraguas, this park boast incredible biodiversity.

Numerous species of fish, lobster and shellfish reefs inhabit island of Coiba. You may also notice large animals, such as leatherback turtles, whale sharks, rays, dolphins, marlin, sail fish and tuna - all of them regularly visit these waters. Humpback whales visit the Park from July to October. The young whales are born here.

The park is a home to 36 species of mammals, 39 species of amphibians and reptiles, and 147 species of birds. Some of these, like Coiba Spinetail (bird) and local agouti are endemic. The park is the only place to watch wild Red Macaws.

Diving and tracking in a company of an experienced guide is a good way to explore the incredible richness of the Park. Some of the reefs are protected and forbidden for visiting, but some are open to tourists and diving tours. Those who enjoy hiking will also find great variety of trails from beginner’s level to professional.