The Gulf of Chiriquí (Golfo de Chiriquí) is located on Panama’s Pacific coast, extending from the border with Costa Rica to the Azuero Peninsula. This area holds one of the largest coral reefs in the Pacific, which makes it great for surfing, diving, sport fishing and other activities . Located in the Gulf of Chiriqui , Isla Chirote, is one of the only private and deeded Islands for sale in the area. 2019 Appraisal $135 Million US. Available now at an extraordinary value—opportunities like this don’t come twice."

Isla Chirote (Isla Chalapa)

Location: Gulf of Chiriquí, Western Panama

Overview:
Isla Chirote is a private island covering 2,337 hectares (≈5,775 acres) in the Gulf of Chiriquí, one of Panama’s most pristine marine environments. Located just 25 minutes by boat from David, the second-largest city in Panama, it offers unmatched accessibility. The Pedregal Marina is only 1 mile from Enrique Malek International Airport, making air-to-sea transfers fast and convenient.

The island boasts nearly 5 miles of sandy beaches, some stretching 300 meters deep, and about 85% of the land is flat—ideal for development. It also features gentle hills, forests, 3 estuaries, 2 freshwater springs, a mangrove ecosystem, and a coral reef rich with marine life.

Isla Chirote is a rare opportunity for eco-tourism resorts, luxury residential projects, marinas, or conservation ventures.

Quick Facts

• Size: 2,337 hectares (≈5,775 acres)

• Beaches: ~5 miles of sandy shoreline

• Topography: 85% flat with small hills

• Freshwater: 2 natural springs, 3 estuaries

• Ecology: Mangroves and coral reef systems

• Access: 25 min by boat from David (Pedregal Marina)

• Airport: Enrique Malek International (1 mile from marina)

• Potential Uses: Eco-luxury resort, marina, residential lots, conservation