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Skype user: If you want to spend several nights in the Chiriqui Gulf National Marine Park you might want to consider Isla Paridita's All Inclusive Private Island Getaway Resort.
Panama Beach Trips & Island Tours in Chiriqui's Gulf
Whether you want to lie on the beach, snorkel a bit, swim in crystal clear waters or go wildlife watching underneath the rainforest canopy, there is something for everyone in this off-the-beaten-path destination!
After a 1.5 hour drive from Boquete we hit the Pacific coast. Our super panga is waiting for us in the small fishing village of Boca Chica, just outside of David. Our licensed boat captain finalizes preparations and we all hop in and begin our boat tour through the mangrove estuary of Laguna de Chiriqui.
It is very likely that at the end of this first leg of our journey we will encounter some dolphins, who will swim around our boat and playfully jump out of the water to our delight.
Very soon we will enter the protected waters and uninhabited islands of Chiriqui's Gulf National Marine Park. With more than 14,000 
hectares (36,000 acres) of extensive coral reef, mangrove swamps and marine meadows, this proteced area serves as a refuge for leatherback and hawksbill turtles, tiger-herons, large pelagic fish like white-tipped sharks, howler monkeys and scores of colorful exotic fish.
Nature then gives us a magnificent display as we contemplate how the sea's colors change. The dark blue tones which surround the mangroves near the shore give way to shades of turquoise and emerald wrapping white-sanded beaches on idyllic islands lined with slender coconut palms. This tropical exhibit is complimented by picturesque rocky outcrops sprinkled across the gulf. Talk about beauty, you will not want to leave!
Afterwards we will pass the late morning and better part of the afternoon exploring, swimming, relaxing in a hammock, lunching and playing on the white sand beaches of one of Chiriqui Gulf's tropical islands. Snorkeling gear is provided to explore the surrounding waters. At certain times of the year, whales are also passing by. If we are lucky enough we'll see them "spouting around".
The Islands of Gamez and Bolaños are our most popular destinations, although for those on a budget a closer trip to San José Island is offered. Your trip's final destination depends on weather and sea conditions. A major plus of this whole region is that the dry season tends to start earlier than in other parts of Panama, around November, and ends at about the same time, in May. The air out here is fresh and balmy, unlike the interior humid lowlands or the Caribbean.
If you think that just one day on an uninhabited island in the Gulf of Chiriqui just isn't enough, we also offer this beach trip as an overnighter to make this the highlight of your Panama experience!
Full Day Island Trip |
Overnight Island Trip |
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| Normal Price | $75 - $90 per person | $175 per person |
| Habla Ya Student Price | $65 - $80 per person | $160 per person |
* The above prices do not include Panama's 7% ITBMS Sales Tax.
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Prices include: transportation to and from Boquete (to and from Caldera or David as well), breakfast, boat trip, snorkeling gear, hammock setup, professional guides, snacks with fresh fruit and cold drinks at the island, and a cooler if you choose to bring additional refreshments, and a meal of the day lunch back in Boca Chica (fresh fish or chicken, or upgrade to lobster for $5 more). For the overnight boat tour option all camping gear, equipment, and meals are also provided. A minimum of 4 persons is required for any boat tour to the islands of Chiriqui's Gulf.
Preparing the Perfect Panama Boat Tour to Chiriqui's Islands
Who can join our Panama Island Tours in Chiriqui's Gulf?
Everybody is invited to join our Panama boat tours! No specific fitness level or special skills are required! Come and have the time of your life!
Where does this Island Tour start?
You can come to our offices in Central Avenue Boquete at 6 a.m. or we can pick you up at your hotel in Boquete, Caldera or David.
So, what needs to be done to make this beach trip happen?
- Choose between a full day trip or overnight trip
- Fill out and submit our booking form, or just Contact Us if you are not sure everything yet
- Secure reservation with payment (you will receive payment instructions after completing the steps above)
- Come into our offices on the day before to sign release forms or if you arrive to Boquete after 5:30 p.m. and you will be joining an island tour on the next day, then we will request your details by email and have the forms ready for you, so that you can sign them just before starting the boat tour
- Meet at our office at 6 a.m. or we can also pick you up at your hotel if you let us know where you will be staying at and in which room (or we can also pick you up in Caldera or David if you let us know)
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And what do I need to bring with me on the day of my Panama Island Tour?
- Swimming cloths and beach cloths (flip flops and hat for example)
- Dry cloths and towel for after the boat trip
- Sun block
- Water bottle
- Any additional food or refreshments that you enjoy having while on the beach (but we'll have plenty!)
- Walking shoes to explore the islands
- Camera
- Snacks for at the end of trip (lunch is provided)
- Cédula or copy of your passport and of the page with Panama's entry stamp (in fact, you should always carry this while in Panama!)
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Full Day Island Trip |
Overnight Island Trip |
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| Normal Price | $75 - $90 per person | $175 per person |
| Habla Ya Student Price | $65 - $80 per person | $160 per person |
* The above prices do not include Panama's 7% ITBMS Sales Tax.
Many local fisherman are also out there looking for their day's catch so we may as well make the most out of it and get some fresh lobster, crab, shrimp or one of the many fishes that they might have already caught. Nothing like fresh sea food for a nice dinner back in Boquete!
About Chiriqui Gulf National Marine Park
The following video gives you a glimpse of the outstanding beauty of this area. We invite you to sit back, relax and see for yourself why the Lonely Planet's most recent edition for Panama refers to this Park as Chiriqui's lowlands most precious gem...
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The Golf de Chiriqui National Marine Park was founded in 1994 to protect 14,730 hectares (36,400 acres) of extensive coral reef (19 in total), mangrove swamps, 25 islands and marine meadows.
The islands are small hills of sedimentary rock that can reach 100 meters above sea level. The islands have a savannah-type tropical climate with an average temperature around 27°C and average annual rainfall between 2,000mm and 2,500mm. The rainfall allows humid tropical forest with trees like Maria (Calophyllum longifolium), oak, spiny cedar, Spanish cedar, and espave (Anacardium excelsum).
Locally this park is also known as the Paridas archipelago, being Parida and Paridita Island the only inhabited isles. Other islands include: Santa Catalina, Pulgoso, Gámez, Tintorera, Obispo, Obispone, Los Pargos, Ahogado, Icacos, Corral de Piedra, Bolaños, Berraco, Bolañitos, San José, Linarte, Saíno, Sainitos, Iglesia Mayor, Carey Macho and Carey Hembra.
Sport fishing in the Chiriqui Gulf beyond the Marine National Park is legendary around Ladrones, Secas and Contreras Islands. Islas Secas is a cluster of 16 private islands that are part of a luxury ecolodge.
Full Day Island Trip |
Overnight Island Trip |
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| Normal Price | $75 - $90 per person | $175 per person |
| Habla Ya Student Price | $65 - $80 per person | $160 per person |
* The above prices do not include Panama's 7% ITBMS Sales Tax.
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Another way to access the Golfo de Chiriqui National Park is through the little town of Pedregal. You just have to drive pass the Enrique Malek airport for about 15 kms. The boat journy from here though is considerably longer (1.5 hours) to get to the Chiriqui Gulf National Park compared to the 30 minute boat ride from Boca Chica.
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