Pearl Islands

archipelago, Panama
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Spanish:
Archipiélago de Las Perlas

Pearl Islands, archipelago, in the Gulf of Panama, about 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Panama City, Panama, consisting of 183 islands, of which 39 are sizable. The most important islands include the mountainous del Rey Island on which the principal town, San Miguel, is located; San José; Pedro González; and Saboga. The islands are visited by fishermen in search of the marine life that abounds in the local waters.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.