Isla Perro Chico
Guna name: Assudub Bipii
Yes, you can visit Isla Perro Chico in a single day. It sits in the Limones Keys area and is included in 4 of our day trips from Panama City, from $114 per person: pickup is around 5:00 am and you are back the same day.
The most famous spot in San Blas: a shipwreck just a few meters from the beach makes it the best snorkeling spot for beginners.
This is the island most people picture when they say “San Blas”. What sets it apart is not the beach but what lies under it: a sunken boat rests a few metres from the shore, in water so shallow and so clear that you see it just by putting your face in. No diving, no strong swimming — you walk in from the sand.
That fame has a cost. It is the most repeated stop in the comarca and by mid-morning several boats coincide, so if you want an empty island this is not it. If you want the easiest and most photogenic snorkelling of the day, nothing else comes close.
Which tours include Isla Perro Chico
Several routes stop here. What changes is which other islands come with it, and 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 Perro Chico.
- Isla Diablo (Niadub) Dazzling white sand and calm waters; one of the classic stops on day trips.
- Isla Pelícano (Gorginega) A tiny, picture-perfect cay, surrounded by a ring of turquoise water perfect for swimming.
- Isla Aguja (Iggodup) Recognizable by its row of slanting palm trees; calm waters ideal for families.
Other islands in Limones Keys
Questions about Isla Perro Chico
Can you visit Isla Perro Chico 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 Perro Chico?
From $114 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 Perro Chico?
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.
Do I need to dive to see the shipwreck?
No. The hull sits a few metres off the beach in barely waist-deep water: you walk in from the sand and put your face under. No tanks, no course, no need to be a strong swimmer.
Will I find the island crowded?
By mid-morning, probably. No other stop in the comarca appears in so many itineraries. If an empty beach matters more to you, Fragata or Waily deliver it. If the snorkelling is the point, nothing here replaces this one.