The province of Bocas del Toro comprises part of the mainland of Panama, as well as a chain of islands in the Caribbean Sea that basically represents the vibrant Caribbean culture of the country.
In Bocas, you’ll find a relatively undeveloped environment and a friendly, laid-back atmosphere. Additionally, Bocas is home to a tropical rainforest, some of the area’s indigenous peoples such as the Ngäbe and Teribes, as well as many of the country’s most popular beaches.
There are three main islands in Bocas del Toro: the main one, Isla Colón; Bastimentos, one of the largest islands in Panama; and the small Isla Carenero.
If you go to Bocas
we recommend you visit:
Isla Pájaros
Pájaros Island, which measures approximately 360 square meters, is one of the most beautiful destinations in the northeast of Panama. This attraction, also called Cayo Cisne, is located on Isla Colón, in the province of Bocas del Toro.
Cayo Coral
Cayo Coral, also called Green or Emerald Key, due to the captivating color of its waters, another hidden treasure in Bocas del Toro.
It is a small group of islands located to the east of Isla Colón, precisely in a channel between Isla Bastimento and Isla Popa. Very popular for its crystal clear waters where you can observe a large amount of marine life, especially exuberant coral gardens.
Cayo Coral is characterized by good places where you can do activities such as snorkeling and diving.
Playa Red Frog
Red Frog is one of the most popular beaches in Bocas del Toro, it combines attractions that make it very particular. The name Red Frog comes from the reddish poison dart frogs, whose scientific name is Dendrobates pumilio, which inhabit the surrounding tropical forests. of the beach.
Isla Bastimentos
Isla Bastimentos, with its more than 50 square kilometers, is one of the largest islands in Panama. Located more than 600 kilometers from the capital but only 10 minutes by water taxi from Isla Colón, the head of the province of Bocas del Toro, the island is a wonderful tourist destination because it offers pristine beaches, great biodiversity and the opportunity to learn about the Afro-Caribbean culture established on the isthmus.
Playa Estrellas
Playa de Estrellas is a beach with white sand and turquoise and crystalline waters that is abundantly inhabited by gigantic starfish of a bright orange color. The stars are everywhere and can be seen simply with a diving mask. However, it is not allowed to touch them or take them out of the water.
