A short boat right off the coast is Isla Iguana, a virgin island frequented by nature lovers.  So named for the thousands of iguanas that reside there, it has white sand beaches and mangroves to explore.

Just fifteen minutes from the shores of the Andromeda ocean estates lies Isla Iquana, a national park and wildlife refuge boasting extensive coral reefs and a colony of frigate birds.  Isla Iguana blinding white-sand beaches and extensive coral reef, luring snorkelers and divers to laze with a wealth of marine life, including sea turtles, rays, dolphins and a myriad tropical fish.

This palm tree dotted island with white sandy beaches and crystal clear, shallow waters offers the laziest snorkling imaginable.  Among the animals that can be seen in the island are hordes of hermit crabs, colorful bright red or yellow crabs, the black iguanas, green iguanas, boa constrictors, lizards, etc.

Closer to the island, you will notice the presence of flocking birds — thousand of them! — hovering over the beach. Isla Iguana is the nesting place for several species of marine birds, such as the red throated frigate.  These birds mate in December and January; so it is possible to watch the males in their nests, wings extended, calling the attention of females who soar above. It has been estimated that 5,000 of these birds nest in the park.

Isla Iguana Wild Life Refuge has one of the biggest areas of well-preserved coral reef in the Gulf of Panama (about 16 hectares). With its white fine sands and crystal clear water it harbors great variety of marine wildlife, including five species of turtles. Around the island there are several points for scuba diving and snorkeling.

The Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge’s native vegetation is categorized as tropical dry forest, formed by shrubs with thorns, high grasses, cactuses, vines and coconut trees.