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Step One: Getting to the Island of Coiba

4/29/2017

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Coiba was on my travel list for years! It was a sort of dream destination – spectacular yet somehow out of reach. One of the biggest stop points - how to get there?!
 
Turns out it is not so difficult! We left from Panama City, spent a night in the chill surf town of Santa Catalina, and took a boat early the next morning to Coiba.
 
Panama City to Santa Catalina. The journey requires patience, but it’s totally worth the hours on the road! In a car, the ride takes around five to six hours depending on traffic. Try to arrive during daylight, as the route can be confusing once you leave the Pan-American Highway. And, take a print map with you! We lost cell phone service en route (and with it our Waze directions) – and spent a few unnecessary hours zooming around Veraguas. You can take a bus, but you’ll need extra patience, as you’ll have to change buses in Soná. Check the departure times for the Soná -> Santa Catalina leg of the journey as well because the bus may stop running after a certain hour.
 
Travel tips: Bring enough cash with you. A number of places in Santa Catalina do not accept credit cards, and as far as I know, there is no ATM in town. Also, bring a flashlight! A number of roads aren’t lit in the evening.
 
Santa Catalina to Coiba. To get to Coiba, you’ll need to arrange for a boat or join a boat tour. The trip to the park ranger station (Estación Gambute) takes approximately one hour. There are several neat points on the Island to explore (more on that in an upcoming post!), but you’ll need a boat to reach them. One of the many amazing things about Coiba is its size – it is larger than Barbados! Usually boat drivers set their rates based on the stops you plan on taking, so it is worthwhile to do a bit of research beforehand. The Ministry of the Environment has several basic cabins on Coiba where you can stay overnight as well. There are basically no amenities on Coiba – you should bring water, food and everything you need.
 
Travel tips: Bring plenty of water, food and sunscreen! If you plan on hiking bring good walking shoes (the trails, especially during the rainy season, can get very slippery). If a storm is approaching, do not attempt to reach Coiba via boat. The waves can really swell between Santa Catalina and Coiba. 
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4 Comments
Bruce Montrose
12/9/2018 07:52:42 am

Excellent! Just saw your post. I love reading about different place in Panama. I've been to Santa Catalina but not to the island. You should check out Playa Uverito, just outside Las Tablas. Its beautiful there.

Bruce

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2/12/2020 05:12:12 am

It is hard to get here, but I am telling you, it is worth it. All of the hardships that you are going through right now is just part of the enjoyment that you will soon experience. I really do hope that it becomes something that you can enjoy in the future. I know that it is not easy to go and do it, but that is part of the thrill ride. Endure it for now, and believe me, you will have fun later.

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LiveWalk
12/10/2018 06:13:52 am

Thanks, Bruce!! We'll put Playa Uverito on our list of places to visit!

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