Discover the Paradise in Bocas Del Toro
What to do during your vacation?
Bocas del Toro has 37.5% of protected territory. Ecosystem diversity is subject to scientific study and touristic attractions for those who visit us.
BASTIMENTOS ISLAND, MARINE NATIONAL PARK
The BASTIMENTOS ISLAND, MARINE NATIONAL PARK is the most important Panamanian CARIBBEAN. Composed by a set of islands and islets within an area of 13,226 hectares, of which 11,596 is maritime, with a variety of aquatic life. Inside the park, we found the largest colony of pyrites reefs of Central America, making it ideal for water sports and scientific research. Among the species that inhabit forests and wetlands are the three-toe sloth, the tiny red frog, and the white bats that live in caves and grottoes, in Colon and Bastimentos Islands.
THE LAZY BEAR PATH
Take a boat on Colon Island to Bahia Honda in the National Park. While browsing in the rowing boats, led by Ngnöbe experienced natives, observe the sloths moving slowly in the canopy, while the restless capuchin monkeys poke their cheerful faces and jump from branch to branch. Hike the trails to reach an old cacao plantation; on the way to enter the caves were you can see sings of the white bat and access the natural underground swimming pools. At the end of the trip, visit the Ngnöbe community where you can appreciate their handicrafts.
SAN POND SACK RAMSAR SITE
Panama is in the 79th position in the world ranking of 160 Ramsar Sites. Of the five wetlands of international importance within the Republic, two are in Bocas del Toro. The one of these is SAN SAN POND SACK RAMSAR SITE, our visitors enjoy their exotic vegetation, the three-toed sloth, a variety of seabirds, manatees. At the mouth can be seen nesting areas in five species of turtles, among them the Leatherback.
MANATEES
During a journey through San San Pond Sack Wetland, visitors of this protected area can spot migratory birds, sloths, and manatees (which Christopher Columbus called sirens). This is a great attraction for ecotourism and for the study of wildlife.
TURTLES
The coastal area of Bocas del Toro has abundant sea grass, serving for feeding of turtles. Three of the five known species: the Leatherback (the biggest turtle in the world), Carey, and the Green Turtle arrive annually to nest on Bocas del Toro's beaches. The community organized associations, supported by international voluntaries walk the coast, identified the turtles, to monitor her by satellite, signaled the nests or establish nurseries to protect them from their natural predators and poachers.
