Access to Coiba National Park

Coiba National Park is managed by the National Authority for the Environment (Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente, ANAM). The park is accessible only by permit from ANAM. A number of tour operators in Panama offer ecotours, fishing, and scuba diving trips to Coiba and can assist in obtaining appropriate permits. The tour operators depart from several different places on the Panamanian coast.

 Santa Catalina is the closest access point with about an hour and fifteen minute boat ride from Santa Catalina’s beach to Isla Coiba.

Overnight on Isla Coiba

The only overnight facility available in the Coiba National Park is at the ANAM ranger station on Isla Coiba. The station offers several modest 2 room cabins with air conditioning. 

To Contact ANAM call (507) 998-0615, fax (507) 998-4387, or the National Park office (507) 998-4271.