About Coiba Island

About Coiba Island

A paradise for nature lovers — the largest island in Central America and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A Natural Wonder

Coiba Island, located off the Veraguas province on Panama's Pacific coast, is a paradise for nature lovers. With a surface area of 503 km², it is the largest island in Central America and home to an abundance of diverse wildlife.

The island is a haven for scarlet macaws and other rare birds like crested eagles. It also boasts 800 distinct fish species including 33 shark species, 20 cetacean species like humpback whales and orcas, and four turtle species.

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Wildlife of Coiba

Coiba Island is home to a wide variety of unique wildlife.

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4 Turtle Species

Hawksbill, leatherback, olive & loggerhead

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33 Shark Species

Hammerheads, whale sharks & more

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20 Marine Mammals

Humpback whales, orcas & dolphins

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800+ Fish Species

Tropical fish, rays, eels & coral reefs

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173+ Bird Species

Scarlet macaws, crested eagles

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Crocodiles

American crocodiles near the islands

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Howler Monkeys

Endemic to Coiba Island

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Green Iguanas

Reptiles roam the island

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