Chiriqui Gulf

The Gulf of Chiriquí stretches along the Pacific coast of western Panama, between the Costa Rican border and the Azuero Peninsula. Its waters surround many islands, including Coiba, Parida and Boca Brava. Mangrove-lined coasts, sheltered channels and coral habitats contrast with the open Pacific beyond. Rivers descend from the mainland into the gulf, joining the sea among islands and inlets.