Boca Chica Island, also known as "Isla de Muertos" (Island of the Dead) is located off the Pacific coast of
Panama in the
Gulf of Chiriquí
The Gulf of Chiriquí is a part of Panama that encompasses Coiba National Park and Golfo de Chiriquí National Park. There are dozens of islands in this Gulf. Along with the islands of Coiba National Park there is also Islas Secas, Los Ladro ...
, specifically in the Bahia de Muertos. Supposedly the island was a sacred burial grounds of one of the indigenous groups of Panama.
Approximately 6 miles from the town of
Boca Chica, it is one of the few islands in the region covered in primary rainforest. The island's coastline is approximately 8.2 kilometers.
References
Bays of Panama
Pacific islands of Panama
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