Grain of Gold Island

Grain of Gold is a small island (islet) which is part of Coiba National Park, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2005. It has become one of the most popular stops for visitors interested in sunbathing, diving in the abundant waters of this park or spending some time relaxing on one of the whitest beaches. Like its name says, it is a Grain of Gold, for the body and soul, right in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

Location:

Located in the Pacific, south of the province of Veraguas, within the area of Coiba National Park, with an area of 270,125 hectares that protect marine, coastal and island ecosystems. Within this park are the insular areas of Coiba Island, Ranchería (Coibita) Jicarón, Jicarita, Afuerita, Canal de Afuera, Uvas, Contreras and Brincanco (153,582 hectares), as well as marine areas (216,543 hectares), making it one of the largest marine parks in the world.

How to arrive?

Plane:You can arrive from Panama City by air to the city of Santiago in approximately 20 minutes.

Car: It is a 5 hour drive (245 kilometers). Once in Santiago, take the highway (25 km) to Puerto Mutis, to there transfer to a boat to reach the island.

What to bring?

Water bottle

Bathing suit

Sunscreen

Insect repellent

Snorkeling gear

Activities:

Snorkeling

Diving

Sport fishing