The beaches and islands of Bocas Del Toro are located in the North West part of Panama. The capital of Bocas Del Toro is Isla de Colon, which is the largest and most populated island in the Archipelago. Bocas Del Toro is also the number one travel destination in all of Panama. Bocas Del Toro combines beauty with raw nature, with it pristine Caribbean clear waters and its natural environment. With a true Afro-Caribbean culture that runs deep in the roots of its people.
Isla de Colon:
Isla Colon is the capital of Bocas Del Toro it is also the largest and most poulated island in the Archipelago. The town of Bocas is the heart of Bocas, this is were you find hotels, restaurants, hostels,the municipality building and the park. Some of the attractions of Isla Colon include:
Paunch Beach: Small beach with a great surf break.
Bluff Beach: Long golden sand beach were turtles nest, also a great surf break.
The caves at “la gruta”: bat filled caves.
Bocas Del Drago: white sand beach with beautiful coral reefs close to shore perfect for snorkeling.
Starfish Beach: white sand shallow water beach with starfish everywhere.
Isla Bastimentos is the second largest island in the Archipelago, its main town is Old Bank. Some of the attractions on Isla Bastimentos are:
Wizard Beach: white sand beach with crystal clear waters.
Polo Beach: white sand beach surrounded by beautiful coral reefs.
Long Beach: long golden sand beach inside the largest marine park in Panama. (major turtle beach)
Old Point “punta vieja”: white sand beaches surrounded by stunning coral reef.
Cayo Coral: great shallow water reefs for snorkeling.
Red Frog Beach: white sand beach with nature trail and look out point.
Isla Solarte is located 5 km from Isla Colon, there is a small community on the island. Some of Isla Solarte attractions include:
Hospital Point: the first hospital in Bocas Del Toro was located on the point, beautiful reefs and small beach off of point.
Isla San Cristobal is the fourth largest island in the Archipelago, home to a small indigenous community. Some of the attractions include:
Dolphin Bay: a deep water bay that is home to hundreds of dolphins.
Isla Zapatillas two small islands located inside the marine park, excellent snorkeling and beaches.
Bocas del Toro is full of biodiversity from its mangrove islands to its beautiful beaches to its crystal clear waters. A true paradise nestled in the Caribbean waters off of Panama.