Place to visit
Refugio de Vida Silvestre Isla Montuosa, Panama: what it is and when to go
Refugio de Vida Silvestre Isla Montuosa is a protected area in Panama. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is December to March. There are about 12 h 26 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Panama
- Best time
- December to March.
- Nearest airport
- BOC Isla Colón, 209 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Ministerio de Ambiente
- Coordinates
- 7.46738, -82.23926
What it is and where
Refugio de Vida Silvestre Isla Montuosa is a protected area in Panama.
Its coordinates are 7.46738, -82.23926; the nearest main airport is Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (BOC, Isla Colón), 209 km as the crow flies. How to get around Panama (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Ministerio de Ambiente
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Panama. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Refugio de Vida Silvestre Isla Montuosa is December to March.
- JanBest time11:37
- FebBest time11:46
- MarBest time11:57
- AprPossible12:10
- MayPossible12:20
- JunPossible12:26
- JulPossible12:24
- AugPossible12:15
- SepBetter not12:02
- OctBetter not11:50
- NovPossible11:39
- DecBest time11:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 26 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | December to March | April to August and November |
| Wildlife | December to March | April to August and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Refugio de Vida Silvestre Isla Montuosa has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Panama in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Panama
To enter Panama there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport, onward ticket and proof of funds”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Panama checklist. Currency: Balboa, pegged at par to the US dollar, which is what circulates; plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Isla Montuosa and Banco Hannibal Protection ZoneProtected area22 km
- CoibaIsland and national park in Panama56 km
- Refugio de Vida Silvestre de Playa Boca ViejaProtected area87 km
- Cerro BatistaMountain in Panama90 km
- Cerro CativitoMountain in Panama94 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Panama guide.
More in Panama: Nature
- La Amistad International Park: international park
- Gulf of Panama: gulf in the Pacific Ocean
- Los Katíos National Park: national park in Colombia
- Volcán Barú: Stratovolcano in Panama
- Darién National Park: national park in Panamá
- Ancon Hill: mountain in Panama
Every Panama place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Refugio de Vida Silvestre Isla Montuosa?
It is a protected area in Panama.
When is the best time to visit Refugio de Vida Silvestre Isla Montuosa?
December to March. There are about 12 h 26 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Refugio de Vida Silvestre Isla Montuosa?
The nearest main airport is Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (BOC), 209 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Panama is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Panama map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Isla Montuosa and Banco Hannibal Protection Zone, Coiba, Refugio de Vida Silvestre de Playa Boca Vieja. The rest is in the Panama guide.
Keep reading
- Nature135 places for nature in Panama, from La Amistad International Park to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to March. Each with its own season by altitude and
- PanamaBefore travelling to Panama: 8 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism for up to 90 days.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.