It would take all the exotic Caribbean clichés to describe this remote and beautiful island off the Caribbean coast near Portobelo. Only five by one and a half km (3 by 1 miles) in size, it's inhabited by 300 people of African descent who make their living from fishing and coconuts. There are a handful of places to stay on the island and boats for rent, but no dive operators or places to rent snorkeling equipment. Visitors are often attracted by local festivities.

Lodging in Isla Grande
Things to do in Isla Grande
Special events in Isla Grande

LODGING in Isla Grande

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THINGS TO DO in Isla Grande

SPECIAL EVENTS in Isla Grande
March - before ash wednesday - Carnival
Calypso dancing and songs
June 24: San Juan Bautista
Celebrated with canoe and swimming races
July 16: the day of the Virgen del Carmen
Land and and sea processions