Bocas Recommendations
Below are some of our favorite activities in Bocas which you can organize for Friday daytime, Saturday daytime, or Sunday afternoon.
Flying Pirates ATV Tour: High adrenaline, self-guided four-hour excursion on the main island. Reserve ahead (+507 6689-5050 on WhatsApp).
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Coastal E-bike Ride: Rent e-bikes and cruise up the coast of Isla Colon. Reserve ahead (+507 6958 3475 on WhatsApp).
Scuba diving / Snorkeling: October is typically a great month for getting underwater. Reserve with Bocas Dive Center (+507 6348-9597 on WhatsApp).
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Jet-Skis: Guided tour of the mangroves and islands. Reserve ahead with Bocas Water Excursions (+507 6796-1233 on WhatsApp).
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Cacao farm tour at La Loma: Reserve ahead (+507 6517-4718 on WhatsApp).
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Polo Beach Hike: 30 min walk from Palmar, usually great for snorkeling. No reservations necessary
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Massage & Yoga: Various options, reserve at your hotel front desk
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Zapatilla Island + Monkey Island: Visit a monkey refuge before heading to Bocas del Toro's most famous beach. Reserve ahead with Bocas Water Excursions (+507 6796-1233 on WhatsApp).
Panama Recommendations
Boquete is a beautiful mountain town, located on the mainland about 3 hours from Bocas (shuttles available to/from Bocas with Panabocas). It has swimmable rivers, waterfalls, coffee farms, great restaurants, and Volcan Baru, atop which you can see the Pacific and Atlantic on a clear day.
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Panama City has a great historic old town, Casco Viejo, with trendy rooftops, cafés, and bars. The Panama Canal, its museum, and the IMAX are worth visiting. Strolling along the Cinta Costera, passing by the fish market, is a great way to spend a late afternoon.
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A visit to Gamboa Rainforest Reserve, 30 minutes from the city, is also worth considering if you have time.
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Santa Catalina is a small, sleepy town, on the Pacific side of Panama, home to the country's best surfing and world-class diving. A trip to Coiba Island is definitely worth considering if you're into snorkeling/diving and are planning a longer trip.
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If you're looking for recommendations on something more specific, like a road trip, birdwatching, or restaurants, we'd love to help -- just let us know.