La Isla de Contadora se encuentra en el Archipiélago de las Perlas en el Océano Pacifico, a 50 millas de la Ciudad de Panamá. Podemos encontrar restaurantes de categoría y buenos hoteles, y tiendas donde se puede adquirir equipo para buceo y esnórkel, así como también para pesca deportiva. Existen 13 espectaculares playas que rodean la isla, y también están disponibles excursiones a islas que no están muy lejos de ahí, la mayoría de ellas están deshabitadas, por lo que es relativamente fácil encontrar un lugar tranquilo para disfrutar del sol y la arena y pasar un rato agradable.
Hay pocas alternativas de alojamiento en la isla, aunque podemos encontrar hoteles como Hotel Contadora y Punta Galeón, los cuales están muy cerca del aeropuerto. El Hotel Contadora es un resort todo incluido con actividades variadas para sus huéspedes, como canchas voleibol, espectáculos nocturnos, canchas de tenis y deportes acuáticos.
El área es excelente para la práctica de buceo con tanques y esnórkeling, en especial cuando la marea esta baja. Si desea observar aves, puede ir hacia Isla Pacheca, que se encuentra cerca, mientras que en Playa Larga se pueden observar tortugas y tiburones. Algunas playas recomendadas para practicar esnórkeling son Playa Cacique, Playa Galeón y Playa Canoa. También existe una playa nudista llamada Playa Sueca.
Los arrecifes de coral también habitan cerca de la isla, y los alrededores también son apropiados para la pesca deportiva. Se ofrecen tours en lancha a los alrededores de Isla Contadora y a las varias islas cercanas.
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On Contadora Island we can find two main hotels. These are the Punta Galeon Hotel and the Contadora Hotel.
Punta Galeon Hotel is located near the airstrip. It is surrounded by two spectacular white sand and crystal clear water beaches. Shallow waters near the resort make this area a very attractive place to go snorkeling or practice scuba diving. It is also a very safe area for children and people who cannot swim. There is a magnificent view from the hotel terraces. Punta Galeon facilities include two swimming pools, one of them is for children, and the other is for adults. There are two restaurants, one indoors and the other one outdoors.
The hotel also offers wide green areas where you can enjoy nature and tropical vegetation. The hotel has 48 rooms which feature a balcony with a hammock. From there you can appreciate the beauty and greatness of the sea. The facilities are very comfortable with air conditioning, mini bar, hot water and room service.
Contadora Hotel has 354 rooms. It has everything you need for a pleasant stay. There are different size and style rooms to meet everyone’s needs. All of them have their own private bathroom, mini bar and satellite TV. They all overlook the sea, swimming pools or the entertainment areas of the hotel. Contadora hotel offers additional services guests, like security boxes. There are restaurants, bars, tennis courts and an activities center.
The activity center provides towels if you need them, and equipment for non-motor sports (kayak, snorkeling). They will also provide you with the necessary equipment to play golf or tennis. There is an entertainment staff that offers shows and outdoor activities during the day near the swimming pool and beach areas.
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Contadora Island is located in the Panamanian Pacific Ocean and is one of the Pearl islands. It is 50 miles away from Panama City. Here you can find top quality restaurants, good hotels, and specialized stores where you can get equipment for scuba diving, snorkeling and sport fishing. There are 13 spectacular beaches surrounding the island. It is also possible to book excursions to neighboring islands. Most of these islands are unoccupied. It is quite easy to find a quite place to relax, enjoy the sun and sands and have a good time.
There are only a few lodgings inland. Although you can find hotels like Contadora Hotel and Punta Galeon Hotel, both hotels are near the airstrip. Contadora Hotel is a full spectrum resort. It offers many different activities for guests. It offers volleyball courts, night shows, tennis courts and non-motor water sports among its sponsored activities.
This is an excellent area for scuba diving or to practice snorkeling, especially at low tide. If you wish to watch birds, you can go to Pacheca Island, which is near Contadora. You can watch sharks and turtles at Playa Larga (Long Beach). A few recommended beaches for snorkeling or scuba diving are Playa Cacique, Playa Galeon and Playa Canoa. There is also a nude beach called Playa Sueca (Swedish beach).
There are coral reefs near the island. The surrounding areas are also suitable for sport fishing. Tours by boat are offered to areas near Contadora Island and other islands nearby.
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The Pearl Islands are actually the peaks of a long extinct volcano that have risen above the sea. The area has been geologically stable for millennia leading to the development of one of the lushest eco-systems anywhere on our planet.
The Islands feature a slow moving pace of life set against a backdrop of indescribable natural beauty. Dense rainforest like vegetation shrouds gently rolling hills.
The beaches of most islands in the Pearl chain are composed of sugar sand, the fine white granules sought by avid sun worshipers. What beach would be complete without a sparkling azure blue ocean lapping at its feet? You will find this perfect combination throughout the Pearls.
Real Estate is one of the main industries driving commerce on the islands. Eco-conscious developers have constructed numerous world class resort properties, and still more projects are on the drawing boards.
For those with more expensive tastes, private island are available for purchase. It might surprise you to find that you can own an entire island for less than you paid for your deluxe Miami condo!
On your next visit to Panama, catch one of many daily flights to the Pearl Islands. Spend a day wandering the streets of the quaint villages and towns you will find on the larger islands. Hop aboard one of the many ferries that shuttle tourists and residents from island to island. Along the way, look for a local real estate professional. They are always anxious to share the story of their island home. They are also your best guide to bargains on your piece of paradise.
The Spanish came to these islands in search of Pearls, but stayed for the wonders and breathtaking natural beauty of this jewel in the crown of the Gem of Central America, Panama.
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