Contadora Island
Panama · Pearl Islands · 0 m
Description
Contadora (Isla Contadora) is one of the best-known islands in Panama’s Pearl Islands archipelago and a tropical retreat off the country’s Pacific coast. The compact island is known for its white-sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, and relaxed atmosphere. Once a favored getaway for wealthy Panamanians and later a setting for international Survivor productions, Contadora combines laid-back island life with snorkeling, boat trips, and excursions through the surrounding archipelago. From July to October, humpback whales migrate through the Gulf of Panama, making the Pearl Islands one of the country’s most rewarding destinations for marine wildlife.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – April
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Playa Cacique
- Playa Ejecutiva
- Pearl Islands island-hopping
- Humpback whale watching (July - October)
- Playa Larga
- Playa de las Suecas
- Snorkeling around Contadora Island
- Scuba diving around the Pearl Islands
- Isla Mogo Mogo boat trip(Day trip)
- Isla Chapera boat trip(Day trip)
- Isla Saboga boat trip(Day trip)
- Sport fishing around the Pearl Islands
- Playa Canoa
- Sea turtle watching while snorkeling
- Sunset over the Gulf of Panama
Getting there
- Airports:
- OTD
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry