Isla Cañas Mangrove Tour

Description

On the Isla Cañas Mangrove Tour, you will have the chance to see seven distinct species of mangroves, including red, white, and black varieties. Your guide possesses a wealth of knowledge about mangroves and their vital role in the ecosystem. You can choose to explore by boat or kayak, based on your preference. If you opt for the boat, you’ll also have the chance to try traditional fishing (please inform us if you're interested). An alternative to this excursion is the crocodile tour on Isla de Cañas and Búcaro, which is priced per group rather than per person.

Cañas Island is situated off the coast of the Azuero Peninsula in Panama, just beyond the town of Pedasi and the Playa Venao beach area. It was designated as a wildlife refuge in 1994, covering a protected area of 254.3 km². The island itself spans 832 hectares, which is quite expansive. Surrounding the island, there are 1,200 hectares of mangroves that are part of the protected zone.

You can expect to see a variety of bird species, including pelicans, frigatebirds, herons, egrets, and other migratory shorebirds that visit seasonally. The mangroves serve as a breeding habitat for many animals, so you might spot reptiles like crocodiles, as well as various fish and crustaceans.

Additionally, you can explore the mangroves on Cañas Island itself, where locals have constructed a wooden walkway for crossing. This tour also features a horse-drawn carriage ride around the island, and you can choose to visit by bicycle as well. The terrain is quite flat, making it accessible. For those interested in swimming, the beach is available. Depending on your preference, lunch or dinner is included. The sunset tour of the Cañas Island mangroves is truly breathtaking.

Includes:

• Boat transfer from the port to the island
• Mangrove tour (boat or kayak)
• Guide
• Horse-drawn carriage ride or bicycle tour around the island
• Breakfast, lunch or dinner (depending on the time of the tour)
• National park tax

Available: year round.
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

What to bring? Bathing suit, sunglasses, hat, sneakers or flip flops, towel, sunscreen, change of clothes (optional), rain jacket (green season) and mosquito repellent.

Important information: clients need to drive to the port of Cañas. Round trip transport is available for an additional fee of $30 from Playa Venao. Prices of a private tour are for 2 adults, if there are more than 2 adults the price is cost per shared person. Children pay a lower rate.