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Monkey Island

Panamá Oeste Province, Panama

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Wildlife by Boat

Monkeys seen up close from the water.

Gatun Lake

Calm waters and jungle scenery.

Family Friendly

Easy and engaging for all ages.

Monkey Island is a popular boat tour on Gatun Lake that brings visitors close to several species of monkeys living along the shoreline and small islands. The experience takes place entirely by boat, moving slowly through calm waters surrounded by rainforest. Monkeys are often seen jumping between trees, approaching the boat, and interacting naturally in their environment. Along the way, guides point out wildlife and explain the area’s connection to the Panama Canal. It’s an easy, family-friendly adventure that combines nature, wildlife, and a scenic boat ride.

Monkey Island

One of Panama’s top three tourist activities, this boat tour takes you to a small island on Gatun Lake to observe monkeys in their natural habitat — they watch you just as much as you watch them, and sometimes even hop onto the boat.

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