Coiba, National park and World Heritage Site in Veraguas Province, Panama
Coiba National Park encompasses 38 islands and surrounding waters across 430,825 acres, featuring primary rainforests and the second-largest coral reef in the Eastern Pacific.
The island functioned as a penal colony throughout the 20th century, resulting in restricted access that preserved 80 percent of its natural resources intact.
The National Authority for the Environment of Panama maintains research stations on the island to study and protect its diverse species and marine ecosystems.
Access to the island requires permits from ANAM authorities, with boat transportation available from Santa Catalina taking approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.
The waters contain extensive populations of humpback whales, whale sharks, and tropical fish species, while the land hosts endemic creatures like the Coiba howler monkey.
Location: Chiriquí Province
Inception: 1992
Part of: Coiba
Website: http://coibanationalpark.com
GPS coordinates: 7.48000,-81.79000
Latest update: March 11, 2025 03:21
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.
These locations in Panama display the country's diversity. From Coiba Island with its beaches to the colonial ruins of Portobelo. The selection includes national parks, mountains, beaches and historic sites. Volcan Baru offers views of both oceans. The San Blas Islands feature turquoise waters and coral reefs.
La Yeguada
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Iglesia de San Francisco de la Montaña
124.1 km
Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol
169.6 km
St. James the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas
112.4 km
Saint Dominic Church of Parita
151.4 km
Estadio Kenny Sarracín
128 km
Casa Museo Belisario Porras
169.8 km
Estadio San Cristóbal
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El Caño Archaeological Park
169.6 km
Capilla de San Juan de Dios
169.6 km
Lucero Golf Country Club
153.3 km
Santa Catalina Beach
60.9 km
Playa Cambutal
148.6 km
Church of Saint Michael
159.4 km
Antigua Estación del Ferrocarril de Bugaba
147.5 km
Iglesia de Santa Librada
169.8 km
Traditional architecture of Monagrillo
159.4 km
Catedral San Juan Bautista de Chitré
159.5 km
Macho de Monte Cascadas
161.6 km
Plaza de Parita
151.4 km
Catedral de San José de David
126.1 km
Residencia de José de Obaldía
126.3 km
Escuela Normal Juan Demóstenes Arosemena
113.2 km
Museo de la Nacionalidad
160.1 km
Playa Las Lajas
77.9 km
Escuela Presidente Porras No.1
170.1 km
Los Cangilones de Gualaca
131.1 km
Iglesia de San Atanasio de Los Santos
160.2 kmReviews
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