Isla del Rey is the largest island in the Pearl Islands in the Gulf of Panama. There are several towns, most notably San Miguel. It is easily larger than the other Pearl Islands combined, and is the second largest island in Panama, after Coiba. Here you can enjoy exquisite beaches, tropical rain forest and captivating flora and fauna.
It is a lush tropical island with an abundance of water including various waterfalls, rivers and natural springs. The surrounding waters are pristine, and teeming with marine life such as whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and game fish. The sport fishing in the Pearl Islands is world renowned with over 200 International Game and Fishing Association records.
Things to See and Do
* Diving & snorkeling
* Sport fishing
* Bird watching
* Marine life
General information
Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
Currency - Balboa, U.S. dollar (PAB, USD)
Language – Spanish
Population - 500 approx
Land Area – 232 km²
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus five hours
International Country Telephone Code – +507
Port Location – The port is located at San Jose, in the north of Isla del Rey.
Travel Links – Domestic airlines Air Panama and Aero Perlas run frequent flights between Panama City and Contadora, Isla San Jose and Isla del Rey. It takes appproximately 5 minutes to reach Isla del Rey by plane and 30 minutes by Sea.