SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Isla Gobernadora
SHARING WITH THE COMMUNITY
Gobernadora is a small island south of Montijo Gulf, Wetlands of international importance (Ransar). It is also next to Coiba National Park, has an area of 8 km2 and a population around 200 people.
Its inhabitants are mostly fishermen living in the village La Punta. The locals treat visitors with their usual joy and kindness. It's a quiet and charming place. Most of them want to learn about responsible management of their natural resources. Gobernadora offers hikes, boat trips and traditional fishing.
Walking along the coast, following the rhythm of seasons and tides, you will discover various gray sandy beaches and few of white: Cerro Palenque, Playa Coca o Puerto Viejo. Different hikes exist with or without a local guide.
Its inhabitants are mostly fishermen living in the village La Punta. The locals treat visitors with their usual joy and kindness. It's a quiet and charming place. Most of them want to learn about responsible management of their natural resources. Gobernadora offers hikes, boat trips and traditional fishing.
Walking along the coast, following the rhythm of seasons and tides, you will discover various gray sandy beaches and few of white: Cerro Palenque, Playa Coca o Puerto Viejo. Different hikes exist with or without a local guide.
FISHING
Traditional fishing is practiced with a fisherman from the island, with a hook or trolling around the island with the good tide, at sunrise or sunset. It can be a personalized service. Wooden canoes are at your disposal.
WILDLIFE
Colorful tropical birds, butterflies, bees, marine birds, sea snails and marine life, etc...
There is no venenous, dangerous animals
There is no venenous, dangerous animals
EXCURSIONS
Golfo de Montijo
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Ideal for strolling among the mangroves and along the rivers of the Gulf of Montijo, accompanied by seabirds to Isla Leones.
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Isla Coiba
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Discover the Coiba National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. It is one of the most extensive marine parks in the world, with its unique biodiversity and marine, insular and coastal ecosystems.
Ideal for snorkelling and a walk around the island. |
Isla Cebaco
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In front of Isla Gobernadora, there is Cebaco Island where you can walk along the beaches and the coasts, and reach the waterfall (in the rainy season). An encounter with the tranquillity and kindness of the people of Cebaco.
Spend the day on the Tintorera Island and / or Bahía Naranjo. There are beautiful wild white sand beaches, and the possibility of snorkelling and fishing. |
Islita de Santa Catalina
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Spend the day on the white sand beach. It is ideal for walking along its coast, snorkelling, resting in the shade of the palms.
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