biodiversity

  • KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: ISLA COIBA, PANAMA

    Did you know that before Isla Coiba was designated a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, the island was home to a prison? It wasn’t just any prison, it was the one where the most violent criminals and political prisoners were sent to disappear.  What was once a hell on earth, has transformed into a literal paradise, hosting some of the most pristine coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean…

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  • ESCUDO DE VERAGUAS: PANAMA’S HIDDEN PARADISE

    Escudo de Veraguas is the crown jewel of all the hidden gems waiting to be discovered here. It is several different experiences all rolled into one: dramatic caves and coves, pristine beaches, extensive coral reefs and mangroves that shelter some fascinating creatures on the brink of extinction like the pygmy three-toed sloth. 

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