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No other destination in Panama offers more adventure than Bocas del Toro. Therefore in this article we describe what to do in Bocas del Toro?. Discover indigenous communities and learn how they make organic chocolate, traditional crafts and typical foods.
You can fly through the jungle on the Red Frog Beach Zipline, walk in the Old Bank forest or from Quebrada de Sal, or ride horses on the beaches of Isla Colon or through the jungles of San Cristóbal. You can also fish, surf and dive.
All this without mentioning the simple act of relaxing on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean.
Here are some of the activities you can enjoy, in this beautiful archipelago.What to do in Bocas del Toro?.
Visit the Gruta de la Virgen (Grotto of the Virgin):
Halfway between the town of Bocas del Toro and Boca del Drago, there is the very crowded Gruta de la Virgen, which is a cave inhabited by thousands of bats, in addition to seeing many stalactites and a small river running through the interior of the cave.
A little party never hurts:
The hostels, such as Agua Lounge and Mondo Taitu, are famous for putting together the best backpackers’ parties in the whole area. There are also other bars (such as Barco Hundido or La Iguana), with more Caribbean music, for those who want a different option.
Mouths of the Drago:
The beach located in Boca del Drago is one of the most beautiful in all of Isla Colon. Anyone who has gone to the lush Thai beaches will feel at home to enjoy the calm waters and palm trees, characteristic trees of tropical regions. The trip to this place is more interesting if you do it by bicycle, since this way you can fully know the island.
The Sea Fair:
If you visit Bocas during the month of September, do not miss the opportunity to attend the most popular local festival on the whole island. Between food, drink, presentations of artists and people having a pleasant time, you have all the elements to have fun without feeling like a tourist. Diving, snorkelling or surfing.
Throughout the entire Bocatoreño archipelago there are different places to practice these sports. The price, both for snorkelling and diving, will depend on the tour you choose. Logically, by paying a little more, you would be going to the best points of the archipelago to practice these activities.
Other beaches:
If you want another alternative in terms of beaches, the beach of Cayo Zapatillas and the Rana Roja beach (located on Bastimentos Island). As in Boca del Drago, both beaches benefit from their turquoise waters and white sand.
Dolphin Bay:
This bay has that name for obvious reasons. The quantity of these mammals that abound in this sector is impressive. Many operators have excursions to the bay, so you have no excuse not to see dolphins.
Hiking
Even when Bocas is not as popular as far as hiking is concerned, it is still possible to find some paths to explore. In Bastimentos Island there are several paths where the great diversity of plants and animals in the area will leave you speechless. The price to Bastimentos from Isla Colon is around $3-4.
