Taboga Island

Great Birding Spots of Panama with photos and maps

Taboga Island is also a great place for a day trip or to stay over for a few days, its just a short boat ride from Panama City, the Calypso Queen ferry leaving from the Causeway, see the attached image for the schedules and fair. Taboga is known as the island of flowers, it is the site of, Iglesia San Pedro, claimed to be the second oldest church in the hemisphere. On Taboga you can either enjoy the sandy beaches or go hiking on some of the paths on the island even one that takes you all the way up to the top of “Cerro de la Cruz” (around a 3 hours hike) from where you have a fantastic panoramic view. The back side of the island is a wildlife refuge where a great many seabirds make their home. Back in the village of Taboga there are a few shops and restaurants where you can have lunch or stay at one of the Hotels before heading back to Panama City.


Taboga Island