Isla Iguana Guided Snorkeling Tour

Descripción

The Isla Iguana guided snorkeling tour is ideal for those that want to explore the natural beauty of this nature reserve located off the coast of Pedasi. Start your tour at Le Panier, a French bakery in Pedasi, where you can have a coffee and breakfast. Your guide will meet you here. Together you will go to Playa Arenal to start your Isla Iguana guided snorkeling tour.

This tour is suitable for seasoned snorkelers or first time explorers, as long as guests know how to swim. Those who are weak swimmers can use a life jacket while snorkeling. Isla Iguana has over 40 hectares of coral reefs surrounding the island of 53 hectares, which has been protected since 1981. Snorkelers can see 17 species of coral, 200 species marine invertebrates, 347 species of fish, 3 species of sea turtles and 7 species of marine mammals. Whale watching in Panama can be done from June or July through October. We offer a whale watching tour in Pedasi.

Your guide will take you to the best places to snorkel in Isla Iguana. El Cirial is a coral reef which reaches up to the limits of low tide in front of the main beach in Isla Iguana. Depth varies according to the tide. One of the curious things about this snorkeling reef is that there is a bomb crater, which usually has hawksbill turtles. Another bomb crater can be seen on the path crossing through the island. These craters were done by the Americans during their time in Panama in World War II.

Some areas of the island can be dangerous for snorkeling because the current can pull swimmers out to open see. This is why the Isla Iguana guided snorkeling tour is ideal to see the best of the underwater world. Scuba diving used to be done in Isla Iguana, but there is no operator as of this moment.

Includes:

• Boat ride to and from Isla Iguana
• Life jackets
• Certified Captain
• Snorkeling Guide
• Snorkeling Gear
• Snacks and non alcoholic beverages

Available: Year round.


Time: Departure at 9 a.m.

What to bring? Bathing suit, sunglasses, aqua shoes or flip flops, towel, sunscreen, change of clothes and national ID, residency card or passport (there is a control point before boarding).

Important information: transportation can be added for $10 per person or clients. This tour requires a minimum of 3 passengers. If you are less than 3 please let me know to add you to another group before booking. Children 1-3 pay half price.

Alcohol is not permitted on the island. Coolers may be checked by park rangers and tourists can be asked to leave. Please don’t leave any trash.

Isla Iguana is a national reserve run by the Ministry of Environment of Panama. There is an entrance fee of $10 for foreigners (adults), $4 for nationals and residents, local retirees $2, students above 12 (school and university) $2, and children under 12 are free. This payment can be done online by credit card, local bank transfer or cash on site.