Golfo of Montijo is a Wetland Reserve, this jewel of nature is located in the southern part of Veraguas Province, in the districts of Montijo, Sona, Rio de Jesus, Mariato and Santiago. It covers a total area of 89,452 hectares between the sea and the land area. It is part of the so-called Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor, a chain of protected marine areas that extends from Costa Rica to Ecuador, and was declared a Ramsar site in 1994.
Great Wetland System
Golfo de Montijo encompasses extensive complex coastal wetlands, estuaries, beaches, various species of mangroves, swamps, seasonally flooded grasslands, marine areas, and secondary forests that provide vital nesting areas for species of seabirds and migratory birds.
Cebaco Island:
It is the third largest island in the Panamanian Pacific after Coiba. It is a paradise for diving and whale watching lovers, who visit between the months of July and October. You can also enjoy activities such as snorkeling in Playa Caleta, as well as walks in the forest through ecological trails.
Tres Islas:
It is a place of great natural and ecological beauty. These are three small islands, close to each other, from where you can watch the immensity of the Gulf. At low tide you can walk along large banks of emerging golden sand, rock pools and shallow waters, areas that are a wonder for beach lovers.
Isla Leones:
This island is home to one of the best restaurants in the area and where many tourist tours in the area stop for lunch. Their shellfish tray along with lobster is a well-known lunch throughout Panama.
Isla Perdomo:
Bird watching can be done on this island, as it is a resting and nesting place for birds. You can watch frigate birds, brown pelicans, neotropical cormorants, herons and many other birds that also breed on this island. Early in the morning and almost at night, hundreds of birds can be seen flying over this small island.
Puerto Mutis:
It is considered the gateway to Golfo de Montijo and the starting point to the paradisiacal islands on the Pacific side. You can also find several restaurants specializing in seafood.
The Gulf is full of beautiful places, as well as activities to do. Most tour operators in the area offer Visitors a variety of activities such as bird watching, snorkeling and deep-sea diving where a large number of marine species can be seen. Sport fishing is also an activity that visitors from all over the world like very much due to the large number of fish that this sector of Veraguas offers.
Golfo de Montijo is a paradise that has nothing to envy to other more promoted areas in the country, a natural jewel that every visitor must visit.
