(Prensa.com) Contadora Island was meant to become the face of tourism on the Pacific side according to a study conducted in 1990 with the help of what is known as the Panamanian Tourism Institute, Tourism Authority now Panama.
The study was unsuccessful, but Contadora Island maintains a captivating charm. The existing hotel and flight service to the island, has now added a ferry that carries local and foreign tourists.
The ferry began operating in February this year and makes trips every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 8:00 am and returns at 3:15 pm
The service opens the opportunity for tourists to visit and tour the island on a round trip in one day.
The starting point begins at Amador Perico Island and ends in Contadora Island. To complement this, Saboga Island bordering on the way back.
The walk from the city to the island takes about an hour and costs $ 78 for adults and $ 58 children. One of the charms is to enjoy whale watching, whose season is approaching. Just in the month of July you can see these mammals.
The option is an alternative for those traveling by plane for about $ 270 Contadora, whose journey takes 30 minutes.
The ferry, by the Pearls SA SEA group, which carries about 64 people during his journey, could introduce an additional ferry for the month of October.
Today, as an additional service offering private tours for $ 1,500 that can be for families or couples.
There are now available on the island about 64 hotel rooms between the Punta Galeon Resort, Villa Romantic, seven hostels and private cottages, villa type houses whose owners rent to people referred by acquaintances.
One night in accountant can cost between $ 84 and $ 250, depending on what you include service and hosting.
Once settled in one of the hosting offers, you can enjoy diving, fishing and picnicking on nearby islands such as Mogo Mogo. The transportation cost can be between $ 30 and $ 35.
Contadora Island include in the itinerary of the tour operators is a must for tourists looking to get away from stress, but amid the charm of a site that seems the perfect setting for a fairy tale, there are complaints.
For one of the Contadora Island residents, who prefer to keep your name confidential, there are things that “ugly” the island.
The Contadora Resort, which operated from 1993 was abandoned by its owners and its facilities are for sale, said the complainant, with 32 years of living on the island. A date has not been purchased and their structures are deteriorating.
