Archipiélago de Las Perlas, in the  Gulf of Panama, is about 50 miles (80 km) southeast of  Panama City,  Panama, and consists of 183 islands, of which 39 are sizable. The most important islands include the mountainous Isla del Rey on which the principal town, San Miguel, is located; San José; Pedro González; and Saboga. The islands are inhabited by fishermen in search of the marine life that abounds in the local waters. It has only recently been discovered by tourists, and development is slowly follwoing.

Daily flights and ferry service makes the islands easily accessible to visitors, who come primarliy for fishing, the white sand beaches and calm waters, whale watching, year round great weather, and the peace and solitude of someof the undeveloped islands.