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One of the best ways to appreciate the beauty and isolation of the Archipiélago de Las
Perlas is to explore them on a chartered sailboat.
If you want to go island-hopping, you can contract a fishing-boat captain (US$35 per
hour). Bring cash because they definitely do not take credit.
Las Perlas Sailing
BOATING
( 6413-7128;
www.lasperlassailing.es.tl
)
Offers day charters on a 38ft catamaran with
snorkel equipment, lunch and drinks (US$100 per adult), in addition to other excursions.
Those with previous sailing experience can rent one- and two-person sailboats as well as
a range of motorboats. Sportfishing excursions are a high-end affair.
ATVs & Golf Carts
They're the only way to get around the island aside from walking. Rent them at the Hotel
Punta Galeón Resort & Spa and some other hotels for US$30 per hour.
Whale-Watching
Migrating humpback whales can be seen from July to October. Fishermen take tourists
out (and you might see whales while on another excursion), but it's worth going with a
naturalist guide.
Whale Watching Panama
TOUR
( 6662-1946;
www.whalewatchingpanama.com
;
Jul-Oct)
To see humpback whales and
dolphin pods in the Pearl Islands, these day trips and multiday trips are led by expert bio-
logist guides. Some trips have a spiritual focus (ie animal communication or shamanic
whale-watching with yoga). The company adheres to international guidelines for whale-
watching.
Sleeping
Many accommodations will meet you at the airport and provide transportation (via golf
cart) to the resort or hotel.
Perla Real
B&B $$$
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
6513-9064, 250-4095;
www.perlareal.com
; d/ste/villa incl breakfast US$95/125/185;
)
Looking more Santa Fé than tropical, this comfortable inn is one of the best options on
