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Bluff Beach
The longest beach in the archipelago, about 9 km from Bocas Town, with strong waves and turtle nesting.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on TiqetsBeach
Boca del Drago
A beach about 14 km by road from Bocas Town, with kayak rentals and boat trips to a bird island.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on TiqetsNeighborhood
Bocas Town
The main town of Isla Colón, with the largest range of hotels, tours, shops, ATMs and nightlife in the archipelago.Entry: Free to visitFood
Bocas Town waterfront restaurants
Waterfront restaurants in Bocas Town serving patties, coconut rice and seafood.Entry: Pay as you goNature
Cayo Coral
A reef about 20 minutes by boat from Isla Bastimentos, suited to beginner snorkelers and divers.Entry: Boat tour, $[fee]Search tickets and tours on TiqetsNeighborhood
Isla Carenero
A small island two minutes by water taxi from Bocas Town, with beaches, bars and surf breaks.Entry: Free to visitFood
Old Bank
An Afro-Antillean community on Isla Bastimentos known for rondón, coconut rice and the sweet fruit bread Pan Bon.Entry: Pay as you goBeach
Playa Estrella
A calm beach known for its starfish, reached by a 2 km road or trail from Boca del Drago.Entry: Ask your boat operator, $[fee]Search tickets and tours on TiqetsBeach
Polo Beach
A calm Bastimentos beach protected by a reef, good for swimming and snorkeling.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on TiqetsBeach
Red Frog Beach
A Bastimentos beach about 15 minutes by water taxi from Bocas Town, named for its tiny red frogs.Entry: Private path, $[fee]Search tickets and tours on TiqetsNature
San San Pond Sak Wetland
A protected wetland on the mainland where kayakers look for manatees, turtles and birds.Entry: Guided tour, $[fee]Search tickets and tours on TiqetsBeach
Wizard Beach
A long Bastimentos beach for surfers, reached by a forest trail, with strong currents for swimmers.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on TiqetsBeachBook ahead