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Saturday, September 18, 2010

Isla Cañas Wildlife Sanctuary Panama

Located in the district of Tonosi, province of Los Santos Panama, this refuge owns a 13-kilometer long beach, which is a key spot for turtle egg-laying in the Panamanian Pacific shore, mainly of the Lapidochelis Olivacea kind. This refuge also protects an important mangrove ecosystem, which serves as habitat to several marine species.

Location

How to get there?

You may board a bus from the Albrook Terminal, that will take you straight to Las Tablas. Once there, you may take a bus from Las Tablas to Cañas, whish will take you to the port where you will find the boats to take you the island. The boat trip costs $2.00. You may also take a flight to Chitre, from the Marcos A. Gelabert Airport in Albrook, and then take a bus to Las Tablas and keep going as previously mentioned.

Weather

Tropical Climate and average temperature is 79ºF.

Suggestions

You need to take jeans, sneakers or boots, hat, bathing suit, and a light jacket for the evenings.

Activities

  • Boat Rides
  • Expeditions
  • Fishing

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