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The Pearl Islands (Spanish: Archipielago de las Perlas) are a region in the Pacific ocean off the coast of Panama. Made famous as the site for three seasons of the reality television show Survivor, the archipelago is a combination of beautiful islands with pristine virgin forest and sandy white beaches. Contadora Island is the most developed one, with a paved airstrip and 2 high-end Resorts and many private houses.

Travel to Pearl Islands - Visa Requirements

Commercial flights are available to Contadora Island just 45 minutes and many charter boats operations run from Panama City where the islands are just 1:30 hrs away. Two airlines (AeroPerlas and Air Panama) provide daily service to Contadora Island RT $84

Tours and Getting around Pearl Islands

Private yacht charters are offered from Panama City to the Pearl Islands. Once you coordinate one of these charters, you will be able to cruise around the entire archipelago. This will give you freedom to go on island explorations, photo safaris, sport fishing trips in a very comfortable and complete manner.

Pearl Islands tourist attractions and sightseeing

Pearl Islands city tours

  • Fishing is amazing around all of these islands. Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Yellow Tail Tuna, Sailfish and ,more offshore, Marlin are common species to find on the surface along with plenty Red Snapper, Mero, Corvina, RoosterFish and Bojala on the bottom of the ocean.

Pearl Islands souvenirs and shopping

Pearl Islands Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Pearl Islands nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Pearl Islands cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

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