Snorkel in Coiba National Park
The main reason most travelers come. A full-day boat trip takes you to the reefs, islands and beaches of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with sea turtles, reef sharks and schools of fish. See our Coiba Island Tour.
Watch humpback whales, July to October
In season, humpbacks swim in the Gulf of Chiriquí, often on the way to Coiba. See our whale-watching tours.
Visit the old Coiba penal colony
For 85 years Coiba was a prison island. Walk through the ruins with a guide on our Coiba Prison tour.
Surf at Playa Estero and La Punta
Santa Catalina is one of Panama's best-known surf spots, with waves all year and the best swells from March to October. Beginners usually head to Playa Estero, where the waves are smaller. La Punta is a powerful point break over a rocky bottom, for experienced surfers.
Snorkel or kayak to Isla Catalina
The small island just off the coast has a quiet white-sand beach and is reached by boat or kayak.
Walk to Punta Roca
A trail of about 30 minutes leads past small coves to a viewpoint over the coast.
Watch the sunset at La Coquita
This dark-sand beach is a favorite sunset spot for the reflections on the wet sand.
Scuba diving
Certified divers can join dive trips to Coiba with the dive shops in town.
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