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Taboga Island
A short ferry ride from Panama City takes you to the beautiful "Island of Flowers". The ride itself is quite enjoyable, offering spectacular views to the city and the ships waiting to enter the Canal. On the island you can walk through its narrow sidewalks adorned with flowers, hike to the top of its highest peak, or go for a refreshing swim in the placid waters of one of its beaches.

What to See & Do: Tourist Attractions

Beaches There are two main beaches on the island, one to the left and the other to the right of the dock, this last one has a sandbar connecting Taboga with El Morro. During high tide the sandbar disappears.

Fishing Taboga is a fishermen's town, therefore an interesting option is to hire a local to take you to his favorite spots, or rent a charter boat and go deep sea fishing. And there's always the fun alternative to try and catch fish at night from the pier.

Hiking The view from the top of the island is worth checking out. There are two options, "La Cruz" which has view back to town, and "El Vigia", the highest elevation on the island. There are two options to reach the last one, using the main road in town that turns into a dirt road, or using a trail through the forest that starts from the park in front of the church. Sings are scarce so it's not a bad idea to ask around.

Accommodations: Where to Stay

B&B's - HOTELS - HOSTELS

B&B Hotel Cerrito Tropical cerritotropicalpanama.com
Cool Hostel
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Hotel Taboga
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Vereda Tropical
www.veredatropicalhotel.com

HOUSE RENTAL - APARTMENTS

Casa Brower cel.6602.4795
Casa Roeder
roeder.hans@gmx.net
Chu Apartments
ph.250.2034
Tres Terrazas House Rental
www.tresterrazas.com

Tours

Balboa Sailing Charters www.balboasailingcharters.com
T
aboga Fishing Charters www.tabogafishingcharters.com

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Boat Schedule Taboga: Barcos Calypso

Boats leave from "La Playita de Amador" on the Causeway. For more information call: 314.1730 or 390.2403

MONDAY AND FRIDAY

Panama City - Taboga 8:30am, 3:00pm
Taboga - Panama City 9:30am, 4:00pm

TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY

Panama City - Taboga 8:30am
Taboga - Panama City 4:00pm

SATURDAY - SUNDAY - HOLIDAYS

Panama City - Taboga 8:00am, 10:30am, 4:00pm
Taboga - Panama City 9:00am, 3:00pm, 5:00pm

Boat Schedule Taboga: National Tours

Boats leave from Balboa Yacht Club pier on the Causeway, near the Country Inns & Suites Hotel and TGI Friday Restaurant.

DAILY

Panama City - Taboga 8:00am, 3:00pm
Taboga - Panama City 9:00am, 4:00pm

 

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Paul Gauguin This famous painter lived in Taboga Island for a short time and worked on the Panama Canal construction during the French years, however he was dismissed from his job after only two weeks.

 

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