Pearl Islands, Pacific archipelago in Gulf of Panama, Panama.
The Pearl Islands encompass 183 major islands and numerous islets spread across the Gulf of Panama, with Isla del Rey as its largest landmass.
Spanish conquistadors discovered these islands in 1503, establishing pearl harvesting operations that employed African slaves throughout the 16th century.
The descendants of African pearl divers maintain their traditional practices on Isla del Rey, forming distinct island communities across the archipelago.
Regular ferry services connect Panama City to the main islands, while small aircraft provide transportation to Contadora Island's airport.
The islands contain multiple archaeological sites belonging to pre-Columbian Cuevas and Cocle cultures, preserved beneath the tropical terrain.
Location: Panamá Province
Elevation above the sea: 206 m
GPS coordinates: 8.33333,-79.11667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:39
Panama features a variety of photographic settings, from the colonial district of Casco Viejo to the fine sandy beaches of the San Blas Islands. Panama City combines historic heritage and modern architecture, including Frank Gehry's Biomuseo and the Miraflores locks that showcase canal engineering. Walks such as Cinta Costera or Amador Causeway offer views over the bay and the city skyline. Beyond the city, the country reveals rich and accessible nature. The Baru volcano rises over 3400 meters in Chiriquí province, while the Bocas del Toro archipelago hosts secluded beaches with turquoise waters. Tropical forests, marine reserves, and mountain trails complete this landscape diversity, making Panama a full photographic destination between the Atlantic and Pacific.
Biomuseo
81.6 km
Sub Marine Explorer
30.4 km
Las Bóvedas
82.4 km
National Theatre of Panama
82.8 km
Fort Amador
82.4 km
Isla Bayoneta
18.7 km
Marine Exhibition Center of Punta Culebra
78.8 km
Ministry of Government and Justice
82.8 km
Islas Ocean Reef
82.7 km
Anita Villalaz Theatre
82.5 km
Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas
78.7 km
Mausoleo al General Omar Torrijos Herrera y área circundante
82.4 km
Arco Chato
82.7 km
Corregimiento San Felipe
82.6 km
Paseo Esteban Huertas
82.5 km
Antiguas oficinas de la Estrella de Panamá
82.8 km
Palacio del Ministerio de Cultura (Former Justice Palace)
82.5 km
Casa La Legación
82.8 km
Plaza de Francia, Panama City
82.4 km
Mansión Calvo
82.7 km
Former Duque Residence (Casa Art Decó)
82.7 km
Mansión Obarrio
82.7 km
Convento de Santo Domingo
82.7 km
Casa Góngora
82.8 km
Área del Morro y La Restinga
71 km
Monasterio de San Pedro
70.5 km
Las Bóvedas
82.4 km
Casa del Soldado de la Independencia
82.5 kmReviews
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