Coiba Island National Marine Park, West Panama : Coiba Island is the largest island in Central America. Until recently it had a penal colony which served to scare off people, thereby creating the largest island virgin forest in the Americas. Over 80% of the park is oceanic since the Coiba Island area has the largest coral reef in the Western Pacific.

Visit Coiba Island National Park
Coiba is the largest coastal island [270,125 hectares] within Panamanian waters and the marine Park is considered one of the top ten diving locations in the world. It is home to the second largest coral reef in the Eastern Pacific and the best diving "to be found along the Pacific Coast from Columbia to Mexico" according to Lonely Planet.

Panama information by Area - Coiba Island National Marina Park The island's abundant marine life and diverse flora is an attraction for nature lovers. Scarlet macaws nest here and humpback whales are frequently seen. It was once a maximum security prison and is the site of the largest expanse of lowland tropical forest in the entire Republic. Scarlet macaws have been reported breeding on the Island. The unpaved road system permits access to major parts of the island. People have taken private or charter boats to the park and sleep on board or camp on the island.

According to the Balboa Dive Club, "without a doubt, some of the most spectacular diving in Panama is found around the large Pacific island of Coiba". You should also consider Jicaron and Jicarita Islands, located adjacent to Coiba Island.

Many species of marine life are present in this area. Especially interesting are the opportunities divers have to see Pilot, Sperm and Humpback whales. There are some good dive tours that can take divers to some fantastic spots in and around these beautiful islands.

Some of you may remember Club Pacifico during the 1980s. A few years after the famous lodge closed in 1988, Panama granted Spanish scientists & biologists exclusive use the once fishing lodge. Panamanian & Spanish researchers used the lodge as a base to study and develop plans to preserve the rich isolated bio diversity of the islands. Now that the study has been completed after six years, We've managed to lease cabins for you lucky fishermen to enjoy once again.

Located in the most tranquil bay in the islands, a cove with white sand beach, lined with coconut trees and backdrop of lush rainforest, the cabins offer million dollar views of small tropical islands seemingly floating out in the blue water.

Cabins are spacious duplex buildings that accommodate up to three guests comfortably per each side. They are air-conditioned and we provide a back up generator to insure your comfort.

You will hear howler monkeys & parrots each morning as you walk down the beach to head out fishing. A variety of interesting wildlife passes through the grounds daily. It's as if you are in a terrestrial aquarium full of life. You could shoot several rolls of film within 300 yards of your cabin.