Pearl Islands
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Last updated on August 5, 2026Geography and Significance
The archipelago sits in the Gulf of Panama's warm Pacific waters, with the islands themselves ranging from small, densely forested outcrops to longer stretches of sandy beach on the larger islands like Contadora and San José. Dense tropical vegetation covers most of the undeveloped islands, while the surrounding waters support significant marine life, including reef fish, rays, and seasonal humpback whale migrations.