- Location: southern part of Panama
Near the Panamanian peninsula of Asuero in the province of Los Santos is located an amazing beauty island - Isla Iguana. Every year thousands of foreigners become visitors to it, attracted by mild climate, beautiful nature, numerous beaches , various entertainments.
Climate
The Isla-Iguana region is dominated by the tropical climate. The columns of thermometers show a mark of 26 ° C year-round. As for precipitation, they fall out quite often. The rainy season lasts from May to November. In addition, in the area often blowing heavy winds.
sights
In 1981, a reserve was established on the territory of Isla-Iguana Island, inhabited by rare and endangered birds of the region. Besides birds, the flora of the park attracts the interest of tourists, which is made up not only by the plants of Panama , but also by the representatives of neighboring regions. For example, in Isla-Iguana, mango, guava, sugarcane and corn are exotic for this area.
The coastal zone of the island is full of mangrove forests. Black, white and red species of this plant were most widely spread. In dry tropical forests, a white palm grows. In addition, on Isla-Iguana, there are many shrubs, grasses, flowers.
Another object worthy of attention is the largest in the Panama Bay coral reef, the area of which is 16 hectares. According to research of scientists, its estimated age is about 5 thousand years. The reef is formed by 11 species of coral and became a natural habitat for more than 500 species of fish.
Speaking about the animal kingdom of the island, it is worth noting that it is very rich and diverse. There are ubiquitous boas, frigates, iguanas, crabs, sea turtles. It is also interesting that near the island there are migratory routes of whales.
Leisure
The most popular type of recreation on Isla-Iguana is, of course, beach. Comfortable temperature of the environment and water, snow-white placer of sand makes it unforgettable. Diving lovers expect dizzy dives in the coral reef, unusual tropical fishing.
Infrastructure of the island
Unfortunately, the benefits of civilization are not accessible to tourists who decided to visit Isla Iguana. There is no running water, electricity, supermarkets and much more, so you'll have to bring everything you need with you. Mandatory on the list should be clothing, food, water, personal care products, sunscreen.
Where to stay?
On the territory of Isla Iguana, camping is broken, so those who wish can stay here for the night. You will have to pay about $ 5 for accommodation. If you are not accustomed to such extreme conditions, then you can stop in the nearby cities of Pedasi and Las Tablas . These settlements have a developed infrastructure. Here you can find hotels, restaurants, shops and everything else that urban residents are so used to.
How do I get to Isla Iguana Island?
The only possible way to visit the island is to take a boat trip from Pedasi. Its cost does not exceed $ 50 and is comfortable and safe.
Tips for tourists
If you decide to visit the island of Isla-Iguana, be sure to read the unspoken rules that exist on its territory:
- Pay the registration fee of $ 10.
- Do not litter. Everything that you brought to the island must be taken out of its territory.
- Drinking of alcoholic beverages, smoking, drug use is under strict prohibition.
- From Isla Iguana, you can not take anything away. Dead corals, shells, beautiful stones, flowers and even sand are no exception.
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