Watch humpback whales in the Gulf of Chiriqui around Coiba National Park, one of the very few places on Earth where humpbacks from both hemispheres appear. Southern whales gather from July to October to breed, with a smaller northern season from January to March, giving a roughly 95 percent chance of an encounter in the peak months. Paired with Coiba's pristine reefs and islands, it is a rich Pacific whale trip, best from August to September.
Watch humpback whales in the Gulf of Chiriqui around Coiba National Park, one of the very few places on Earth where humpbacks from both hemispheres appear. Southern whales gather from July to October to breed, with a smaller northern season from January to March, giving a roughly 95 percent chance of an encounter in the peak months. Paired with Coiba's pristine reefs and islands, it is a rich Pacific whale trip, best from August to September.
Up to 82% sighting chance in Gulf of Chiriqui / Coiba fringe, Panama. Best months: September, August, October.
The main season runs July to October, best August to September, peaking in September. A smaller northern hemisphere season runs January to March.
It is one of the few places on Earth where humpbacks from both the southern and northern hemispheres pass through during the year.
Yes, about a 95 percent success rate in peak season. Giving yourself two days on the water is recommended.
Snorkel and dive Coiba National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site with some of the richest marine life in the eastern Pacific.
