Isla Iguana
Guna name: Ariyaladub
Yes, you can visit Isla Iguana in a single day. It sits in the Leisure and Culture area and is included in 1 of our day trips from Panama City, from $135 per person: pickup is around 5:00 am and you are back the same day.
A wide beach and calm waters; a perfect spot for swimming without any currents.
Isla Iguana has a wide beach and water that comes in without current, which makes it one of the most comfortable stops for actually swimming rather than just wetting your feet. There is room for the group to spread out and not get in each other’s way.
It is one of those islands that stands out in no category and works well in all of them: you swim, you walk, you eat, and there is no catch to warn you about.
Which tours include Isla Iguana
One route reaches this island, and it is the one that sets the price.
What else you see the same day
No day trip stops at just one island. These are the ones that share the morning with Isla Iguana.
- Cayos Coco Bandero A mini-archipelago of tiny islands with some of the best-preserved coral reefs in the region.
- Ogopuki A quiet, off-the-beaten-path island; the beach is practically private most of the year.
Other islands in Leisure and Culture
Questions about Isla Iguana
Can you visit Isla Iguana in a single day?
Yes. You leave Panama City around 5:00 am by 4x4, cross into the comarca and continue by boat; you are back the same afternoon. No overnight stay needed.
How much does it cost to reach Isla Iguana?
From $135 per person, depending on which of our routes you take. That price already covers the door-to-door 4x4, the boat, lunch and the guide. The only extra is the comarca entrance fee, paid once: $22 for foreigners and $7 for residents, in cash or by card to the driver, for the Guna community.
How long do you spend on Isla Iguana?
A day trip splits the morning and afternoon between the islands on the itinerary, so no single stop lasts all day. If you would rather stay on one island without rushing, message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you which route comes closest.
Can I actually swim here, not just paddle?
Yes. The shoreline is long, the water comes in without force and there is room to spare, so you can put in real strokes without bumping into the rest of the group.
Is there anything to watch out for?
One thing only, and it comes from how comfortable it is: with no current pushing you, you lose track of how far out you are. Look back now and then, especially with children.