What is there to do in Bocas Del Toro?

The islands of the Bocas Del Toro region offer a huge array of opportunities.

For water lovers, when they aren’t Scuba diving, many enjoy taking day or overnight charter sail trips to visit different islands or simply to enjoy snorkeling in turquoise pools by themselves. Or join a water tour and visit the famous Starfish Beach, Sloth Island or Dolphin Bay.

The islands have also become known globally as a surf Mecca and has one of the top 10 surf spots of the world – the Silverback. There are an abundance of surf schools and surf rental shops and Isla Colon offers surf from the shore and also breaks that can only be accessed by boats. Don’t be surprised to be sharing waves with surfing pros who are warming up to join international tournaments held on the island.

For adrenaline junkies there are a number of options. ATV tours of the island are increasing in popularity. Hiking and spelunking are also popular. For those that want that little bit more, there is an opportunity to zip line through the jungles of Bastimentos, the neighboring island to Island Colon.

Nature lovers are in paradise on these islands. In addition to regular dolphin sightings, the islands offer a rich tapestry of flora and fauna. Local indigenous women offer tours of the island pointing out all the various medicinal plants that grow wild here. Local men offer tours of the island for every type of enthusiast from bird watchers hoping to see Toucan or something rarer, to creature stalkers looking for the beautiful red frog. Home to sloths and various species of monkeys, the island is a nature lover’s dream.

Foodies will marvel at the array of options available for such a small island. For those interested in the stories behind the food there are walking tours to various farms, including a number of local chocolate farms. There are also opportunities to learn to cook on the island using natural and locally sourced, fresh produce.

And for those who are looking to relax, there are an abundance of beaches, where you can enjoy the cooling breeze through the shady palm trees, or relax in hammocks or beds hanging over the turquoise waters of the warm Caribbean Sea.

Whatever you are into, once you have finished Scuba diving there is plenty for you to see and do here. Inquire today about our Stay and Dive packages.