Overview
Bocas del Toro is located on the northern Caribbean coast of Panama. The property is located on Bluff beach, a beautiful golden sanded beachfront stretching 5km long. Its shores are inhabited by leatherback and giant sea turtles, while its jungles are home to rare species of frogs, sloths, tropical birds and monkeys. The main town is populated with a diverse mixture of locals and others from around the world who are lucky enough to call Bocas del Toro home. You can find all your necessities at the beach, but should you choose to venture into town, you can find just about everything in the main street from supplies, convenient stores, restaurants or bars & pubs. Tourists come to Bocas all year. One of the best time to visit Bocas in regards to the weather is June through September. This is also the turtle nesting time and a good time for snorkeling, diving, fishing and boat tour.
Activities
There is a wide array of activities on the island to suit the needs of individuals, couples or families. The most popular activities include:
The flying pirates rented ATV tours. Choose from a variety of tours and locations from the jungle to a secluded beach front to go snorkeling or diving. (Link to website http://flyingpiratesbocas.com/)
Guided jungle tour. We provide our own jungle tours on the property. Our staff member Ruperto has been running these tours for the last 3 years and knows the all the best spots to find animals. You can choose from either a preplanned or custom tour, just tell us in advance so we can plan it for you. The jungle tour is on foot and takes about 3 hours. On the tour, the guest may encounter Howler Monkeys, Sloths, Caymans and other small reptiles, Squirrels, Iguanas, and a variety of Bird Species. The guests can also see our beautiful waterfall that ends in a natural pool. We provide rubber boots if necessary. The cost of the tour is $15 per person.
Ocean boat ride. Hire a captain for a day to take you on a tour of the best diving and fishing spots, tour of another beach or island and simply relax on the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Boat tours of the islands usually last about 6 hours. Prices for boat tours are between $25 to $45 depending on the type of tour.
Other activities include horseback tours through the jungle, sailing and the la loma chocolate farm tour among others. Quad or ATV rentals are only 10 minutes bus ride away. Bluff Beach also has some of the best surfing conditions in Panama so be sure to bring your surf boards. There will most certainly be an activity in Bocas to suit your needs, so don’t hesitate to contact us for further information so we can help plan you perfect holiday.
