You will soon be going to Panama and want to identify the most beautiful beaches ? Here'Bocas del Toro archipelago spread over 400 km² in the Caribbean Sea of Panama. 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 ones Bocas del Toro Islands. To visualize them, here is the map of the archipelago of Bocas del Toro where 5 of the most beautiful beaches in Panama :
Best beaches in Panama - Playa zapatilla
It is one of the most beautiful beaches of the Bocas del Toro archipelago. It is on one of the 2 Zapatilla Islands ou Zapatilla Cay 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 take advantage of it, you can take a one-day tour with a local agency in the village of Bocas del Toro because there is no hotel on the island.
Best beaches in Panama - Playa Red Frog
This wonderful beach is located on the island of Bastimentos. White sand, warm turquoise waters, palm trees lining the beach and small paths that crisscross the forest… Yes, this beach is heavenly 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 transparent water against the turquoise sea bottom and palm trees, it is simply sublime! Easily accessible by bus from the village of Bocas del Toro then a few minutes from "lancha", this beach is among the most beautiful beaches in Panama and attracts a lot of 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
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