Islands typically evoke a sense of tranquility and serenity, but the history of Coiba Island off the coast of Panama tells a different story. Once a prison utilized by the country’s former military dictatorship, Coiba Island Prison has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis into Coiba National Park. This protected area encompasses 38 islands and the surrounding reefs in the Gulf of Chiriqui, offering a haven of biodiversity that replaces the haunting memories of confinement.