Panama Islands — Pick Your Paradise

Panama Islands — Pick Your Paradise

San Blas, Bocas del Toro, Pearl Islands, Coiba — how they differ and how to choose.

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  • Each archipelago has different vibes and logistics
  • Best months vary — check our month guideLearn more
  • Open the island guides for details

Top Island Archipelagos

San Blas (Guna Yala)
San Blas (Guna Yala)

San Blas (Guna Yala)

Culture + raw little islands → San Blas.

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Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro

Nightlife + surf + town base → Bocas del Toro.

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Pearl Islands (Las Perlas)
Pearl Islands (Las Perlas)

Pearl Islands (Las Perlas)

Closest/easiest from the capital → Pearl Islands (Contadora).

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Coiba Island (National Park)
Coiba Island (National Park)

Coiba Island (National Park)

Best reefs/wildlife (with rules) → Coiba.

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Taboga Island — Essential Guide
Taboga Island — Essential Guide

Taboga Island — Essential Guide

30-minute ferry, beaches & hikes, whale season, day-passes — all you need for a perfect day trip.

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