Bocas del Toro
A Caribbean archipelago of jungle-fringed islands, coral reefs, and laid-back surf towns where the rainforest spills onto white-sand beaches.
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Bocas Town
Caribbean island hub of surf shacks, reef dives, and jungle trails
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Snorkel the Coral Gardens of Zapatilla Cays
Swim over pristine Caribbean reef in the protected waters of Bastimentos Marine Park.
Explore Starfish Beach by Bicycle and Boat
Ride across Isla Colon and boat-hop to a shallow cove carpeted in orange starfish.
Feast on Caribbean Lobster at a Palapa Over the Water
Crack into fresh lobster at one of the stilted waterfront restaurants Bocas is famous for.
Visit a Cacao Farm and Make Chocolate
Tour a working cacao plantation and craft your own chocolate bar from freshly roasted beans.
Photograph the Overwater Houses of Old Bank
Walk through the stilted Afro-Caribbean village of Old Bank on Isla Bastimentos, one of the most photogenic settlements in the archipelago.
Surf the Reef Break at Paunch
Paddle out over a shallow reef break that serves up consistent Caribbean barrels.