Isla del Rey

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Isla del Rey is the largest island in the Pearl Islands in the Gulf of Panama. Its current name is probably more a religious reference (Christ the King) rather than to a secular king. There are several towns, most notably San Miguel. It is easily larger than the other Pearl Islands combined, and is the second largest island in Panama, after Coiba.

Isla del Rey was first discovered in October 1513 by Vasco Núñez de Balboa on his first expedition to the Pacific Ocean. He was then only able to see the islands from afar, as the poor weather prevented his canoes from landing there. He named the island Isla Rica (Rich Island).

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Coordinates: 8°22′N 78°55′W

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