Taboga Island
Great Birding Spots of Panama with photos and maps
Taboga Island is also a great
place for a day trip or to stay over
for a few days, its just a short
boat ride from Panama City, the
Calypso Queen ferry leaving from the
Causeway, see the attached image for
the schedules and fair. Taboga is
known as the island of flowers, it
is the site of, Iglesia San Pedro,
claimed to be the second oldest
church in the hemisphere. On Taboga
you can either enjoy the sandy
beaches or go hiking on some of the
paths on the island even one that
takes you all the way up to the top
of “Cerro de la Cruz” (around a 3
hours hike) from where you have a
fantastic panoramic view. The back
side of the island is a wildlife
refuge where a great many seabirds
make their home. Back in the village
of Taboga there are a few shops and
restaurants where you can have lunch
or stay at one of the Hotels before
heading back to Panama City.
Taboga Island
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