Your complete guide to visiting one of Panama's most beautiful and protected wildlife refuges.
Isla Iguana is accessible by boat from Playa El Arenal in Pedasí or Playa La Yeguada in Pocrí, on the Azuero Peninsula.
Land at Panama City's Tocumen International Airport (PTY), then either continue by road or take a domestic flight from PTY to Chitré or Pedasí. We can pick you up at any of these airports — just let us know your arrival details.
From Panama City, take the Pan-American Highway to Las Tablas, then south to Pedasí or Pocrí — roughly a 5-hour drive. Prefer to drive yourself? You can rent a car at PTY, Chitré, or Pedasí airports and head straight to Playa El Arenal (Pedasí) or Playa La Yeguada (Pocrí).
Local fishermen offer boat rides to Isla Iguana from both Playa El Arenal in Pedasí and Playa La Yeguada in Pocrí. The crossing takes about 20 minutes. Boats typically run from 7 AM to 3 PM and carry 9–10 passengers per trip. Cost: approx. $15.00 per person (round trip).
You'll arrive at the island's main beach — a stunning stretch of white sand surrounded by coral reefs. Register with the park ranger upon arrival.
Stay close to your departure point for Isla Iguana, at Playa La Yeguada.
Isla Iguana is a remote wildlife refuge — come prepared.
Isla Iguana is a protected wildlife refuge managed by MiAmbiente (Panama's Ministry of the Environment). The entry fee directly funds park maintenance, ranger patrols, and conservation programs.
$5 USD per person
Fee is collected at the ranger station upon arrival. Please have exact change.
Isla Iguana is home to an extraordinary diversity of marine and terrestrial wildlife.
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May — November
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June — October
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Help us protect this paradise for future generations.
