Humpback whales migrate thousands of kilometres from the cold waters of Antarctica and Chile to the Pacific coast of Panama to give birth to their calves. The waters between El Arenal Beach and Iguana Island provide a vital refuge for them, as they raise their young there before returning south.
The whale watching tour in Pedasi is available from July to mid-October. This tour takes you on a covered local boat to observe the whales. Our location is the most affordable place to see whales in Panama. Plus, they are very easy to spot here. It's very rare not to see humpback whales. After whale watching, you can spend the day on Iguana Island.
Isla Iguana is a nature reserve located 5 kilometres off the coast of Pedasi. This island has 13 hectares with white sand beaches that resemble the Caribbean, not the Pacific of Panama. Relax on the beach under your umbrella or swim in the crystal clear waters. This is a great place for snorkelling with over 40 hectares of coral reefs. You can see many types of colourful fish, corals, eels and turtles! If you are lucky you may spot dolphins.
As the name suggests, Isla Iguana is full of iguanas. Although they are more visible in the summer when it is their mating season. The island also has many species of birds and a colony of frigate birds. There is a trail which takes visitors to the other side of the island to El Faro beach. You will be passing through a crater from a bomb from World War II, there is another one in the snorkelling area. The United States Army used the island as a practice site.
