On the northeast side of the park, we find Isla Canales de Afuera, approximately 16 miles from Isla Coiba, has several sisters Isla Canales Afuerita and Canales de Tierra.

The island  with 240 ha, is it is adorned with thick vegetation and a small but beautiful white sandy beach, it’s gorgeous, as well as the coral reef, which is part of one of the largest coral reefs in the Eastern Pacific

Its large area of shallow corals, where it finds a great variety of marine species and its white sand make it the ideal place where to spend a day in communion with nature; is special for activities such as sea tourism, kayaking, diving, snorkeling or just lounging on the sand. It also has special points for the sport fishing of Wahoo, Dorado, and Tunas, among others.

We will be snorkeling with the fish for quite some time, enjoying the crystal-clear waters and colorful sea life.

How to Get There:

You must hire a boat, that takes you from the coast, the most popular places are from Santa Catalina, Playa Banco among others that is located almost to the front, only about 70 minutes journey.

However, if you are in the city of Santiago and do not want to drive two hours to any of these locations, you can make the journey from Puerto Mutis or from our headquarters in the Bongo de Montijo. It is just over two hours; the trip begins by sailing along the San Pedro River, passing the community of Hicaco, until reaching Punta Brava, then passing by Santa Catalina, where we will set the course to our destination.

Canales de Afuera - Coral Reef

Coiba Sustainable Tourism and Coral Care

Please bring coral reef safe sunscreen or biodegradable!!! The sunscreen that washes off your body when swimming may affect aquatic life including corals. Common chemical sunscreen ingredients, such as oxybenzone, can bleach coral and damage coral reefs

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