Part of the Pearl or Perlas group of islands, Isla del Rey is a small tropical island some fifty miles from Panama's pacific coast and surrounded by many smaller islands. Here you can enjoy exquisite beaches, tropical rain forest and captivating flora and fauna. The island only has about 500 inhabitants, most in San Miguel - direct descendants of slaves from pearl diving days Good people, very friendly and helpful. There is one restaurant, and several small stores. Tourists rarely visit this village.