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Discover the best top things to do in Bocas Town, Panama including Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos, Starfish Beach, Boca del Drago, Dolphin Bay Preserve, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.
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1. Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By saap63 - Exeter, United Kingdom
My husband and our 10 year olds really loved this trip. I stayed at the entrance cos I don't like caves. They saw lots of wildlife as well as the bats and thought the cave was great. I had a lovely time Reading my book. The boat ride through the mangrove was amazing and we saw a sloth just a few feet away. Probably not for those who, like me, don't enjoy caves, but a hit for the cave hardy.
2. Starfish Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 923 reviews
Reviewed By EReidy
We brought snorkel equipment with us. While we found a few starfish by the shore - we found more than 20 within a few minutes of snorkeling (very close to shore.) From Bocas Town, we took a taxi (30 min) for the negotiated price (for 4) - $35 round trip (originally quoted $60). On our way to the beach, we stopped and took pictures of the Plastic Bottle Village project. The taxi drops you off at Drago Beach. We paid at drop off and received a bracelet for receipt/return 'ticket'. (We arrived at 11:00 am and were promptly picked up at the previously agreed 4:30) After a delightful 20 min walk (bring your camera, water shoes, and tweezers! - we each got superfine prickers on our feet) you arrive at Starfish beach. The beach is charmingly RUSTIC. Even though we brought bug spray - we still got sand fly bites but I wouldn't let a few bug bites keep you from this adventure. Remember: - leave nature alone, be a good beach citizen and just enjoy the starfish without feeling the need to touch or pick them up. (A beach vendor pointed out 2 sloths in the trees just behind the beach)
3. Boca del Drago
Overall Ratings
4 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By izi f - Ljubljana, Slovenia
The beach is nice even there are many bars and plastic chairs around. But you can stop before them while walking from Boca del drago. We som around 15 star fish - Unfortuantely some were touched by unrespectable tourists. We were even fortunate to see some sloths from a close look!
4. Dolphin Bay Preserve
Overall Ratings
4 based on 538 reviews
The Dolphin Bay Preserve EcoTour is unlike any other tour in Bocas del Toro!Go beyond dolphin viewing, jungle hiking, and snorkeling and experience nature like never before!This is your chance to taste the fruit of cacao fresh from the pod, get close enough to touch poison dart frogs, caimans and sea urchins, and learn about the rich socioeconomic and cultural history of Bocas del Toro. Itinerary:• 10:00 (flexible): Our guide picks you up at your hotel• 10:30: Arrive at Dolphin Bay for dolphin watching• 11:00: Arrive at Dolphin Bay Preserve and begin hike• 1:30: Locally prepared lunch • 2:00: Snorkeling• 3:00: Return to your hotel
Reviewed By Stewart F
Took a private tour to Dolphin Bay and some other places today. We saw probably six or seven different dolphins in about a twenty minute period. Very tranquil and nice. Great for kids and families. The dolphins were beautiful!!! We thoroughly enjoyed the visit to Dolphin Bay!!!
5. Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By David B - Brantford,ON
on a hot day, it is a nice walk through a small forest. There is a small building with some fish tanks and other exterior tanks with starfish, stingrays, and horseshoe crabs.
Saw an aguana walking through the forest.
Beautiful mixture of different trees and plants and you are at a point at teh beginning of the Panama Canal so lots of large ships to look at.
Nice little walk for about an hour out of your day.
You do pass a market on the way there that has lots of gifts and handcrafted items
