Taboga Island, Tropical island in Gulf of Panama, Panama.
The volcanic Taboga Island extends over 12 square kilometers, featuring several beaches with northern parts connecting to El Morro island at low tide.
Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa discovered the island in the 16th century, initially naming it Isla de San Pedro before its current name derived from 'aboga'.
The San Pedro church, constructed in 1524 by Hernando de Luque, stands as the second-oldest religious structure in the Western Hemisphere.
Daily ferries depart from Panama City's Amador Causeway, reaching the island in 30 minutes with services operated by Taboga Express, Roka Ferry, and Barcos Calypso.
The Taboga island group maintains substantial breeding colonies of brown pelicans, leading BirdLife International to classify it as an Important Bird Area.
Location: Panamá Province
GPS coordinates: 8.79347,-79.55480
Latest update: March 17, 2025 22:28
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.
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Biomuseo
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Las Bóvedas
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Fort Amador
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Iglesia de San José
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Estadio Maracaná
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Marine Exhibition Center of Punta Culebra
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Anita Villalaz Theatre
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Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas
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Amador Cemetery
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Arco Chato
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Corregimiento San Felipe
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Antiguo Conservatorio Nacional
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Paseo Esteban Huertas
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Palacio del Ministerio de Cultura (Former Justice Palace)
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Antiguas oficinas de la Estrella de Panamá
17.7 km
Plaza de Francia, Panama City
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Mansión Calvo
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Monumento a Arnulfo Arias
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Casa Testa
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Baluarte Mano de Tigre
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Las Bóvedas
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Monasterio de San Pedro
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Casa del Soldado de la Independencia
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