Coiba Island Panama – Tours, Diving, Stays & Things to Do
Find the best stays, tours, activities, and travel tips to explore Coiba Island and Santa Catalina.
Best Places to Stay Near Coiba Island
Top Coiba Island Tours & Excursions from Santa Catalina
Things to Do in and Around Coiba Island
Where to Eat in Santa Catalina & Coiba Area
Bambuda Santa Catalina: Restaurante
- + 1 786 789 48 89
- Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
Oasis Surf Camp: Restaurante, Pizzería y Beach bar en Playa Estero, Santa Catalina
- +5076671-7049
- Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
Jammin Pizzeria & BBQ: pizza al horno de leña
- +5076164-5400
- Dinner, Lunch
How to Get to Coiba Island
Coiba is a protected island with no cities, hotels, or direct access by plane. The only way to explore it is by boat, usually on a guided tour, departing from Santa Catalina, the closest coastal town.
To get to Santa Catalina from Panama City, you can:
- ✈️ Fly to Santa Catalina – the fastest option, just 45min.
- 🚗 Drive or rent a car – about 6hrs on the road.
- 🚌 Take a public bus – the slowest and least flexible option.
Coiba National Park – A Unique Wildlife Experience in the Eastern Pacific
Coiba Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most spectacular marine destinations in Panama and the entire Eastern Pacific.
Known for its world-class diving, whale watching, and pristine beaches, Coiba shares the same migratory corridor as Galápagos, Isla del Coco, and Malpelo, making it a hotspot for whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, turtles, and massive fish schools.
Official Sources and Global Recognition of Coiba
Coiba National Park is recognized worldwide for its ecological and cultural value.
