Are you planning a trip to Panama soon and want to find the most beautiful beaches ? Here is the Bocas del Toro archipelago, spread over 400 km² in the Caribbean Sea . Isla Colon, Isla Pastores, Isla Solarte, Isla San Cristobal, Isla Loma Partida, Isla Zapatillas, Isla Popa, Cayo Agua, Cayo Roldan, and Isla Bastimentos are the main islands of Bocas del Toro . To see them, here is a map of the Bocas del Toro archipelago where you can find 5 of Panama's most beautiful beaches :
Best beaches in Panama - Playa zapatilla
It is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Bocas del Toro archipelago . It is located on one of the two islands of Zapatilla or Cayo Zapatilla , which are wild and protected.
These islands are surrounded by a coral reef and are renowned for the beauty of their beaches. They bathe in shallow crystal clear waters and therefore ideal for snorkeling.
From the beach, there are 2 small islets in the lagoon with palm trees to perfect the decor next to the white sand and the turquoise sea.
To enjoy it, you can take a day trip with a local agency from the village of Bocas del Toro as there are no hotels on the island.
Best beaches in Panama - Playa Red Frog
This magnificent beach is located on Bastimentos Island . White sand, warm turquoise waters, palm trees lining the beach, and little paths winding through the forest… Yes, this beach is paradise and is one of the most beautiful beaches in Panama!
To benefit from it, several choices are available to you:
- Book a day trip to this island at a local agency in the village of Bocas del Toro;
- Go there by water taxi for USD 10 + USD 5 for beach access;
- Book a night in a hotel on the island of Bastimentos and thus enjoy the beach as you wish…
Hotels in Playa Red Frog :
Best beaches in Panama - Playa Estrella
On Isla Colón in Bocas del Toro, this bay-shaped beach is known for its many starfish. With its crystal-clear water against a turquoise seabed and its palm trees, it's simply stunning! Easily accessible by bus from the village of Bocas del Toro followed by a short boat ride, this beach is among the most beautiful in Panama and attracts many tourists.
Best beaches in Panama - Playa Bluff
On Isla Colón north of the village of Bocas del Toro, this beach is easily accessible by bus (30 minutes from the village). Very popular with surfers because of its big and strong waves, this beach is incredibly beautiful. It is a very long beach which runs along the Jungle and which has managed to remain totally wild.
It is also famous as a place of observation of sea turtles. From May to September, turtles come to lay their eggs there at night. Since these are protected species, visiting the premises during this season is subject to certain rules of respect for the environment.
Hotels in Playa Bluff :
Best beaches in Panama - Playa del Drago
On Isla Colón, on the coast opposite Playa Bluff, this beautiful beach is quieter with turquoise sea and coconut palms. Small restaurants can be found along the beach where you can enjoy grilled fish or lobsters. To get there, you will have to take the bus from the village of Bocas del Toro (3 USD) which will drop you there in front of it.
Hotel in Playa del Drago : Villa Cayo Drago
Did you like the beaches of Bocas del Toro?
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