The Bocas del Toro Province of Panama boasts of an island chain along the Caribbean coast and a mainland comprising of scintillating wildlife and rainforests dotted with indigenous villages. Here in this article, we will talk about two important towns in the Bocas del Toro Province – Almirante and Changuinola.  Almirante Almirante (Spanish […]

Isla San Cristobal is a small island located south of Isla Colon and belongs to the Bocas del Toro archipelago. The island is home to indigenous communities like the Ngabe tribe.  Unlike most islands in Panama that are brimming with lush tropical rainforests, the lands here are mostly deforested terrain. […]

Isla Solarte was formerly known as ‘Cayo Nancy’ or ‘Nancy’s Cay’ and is located just 2 km from the town of Bocas. The island is very small and covers just 8 square km. The name ‘Nancy’ came from the local fruit ‘nances’ which was found in abundance on the island.  […]

Isla Bastimentos was named by Christopher Columbus himself when he docked his ship here, way back in the 16th century. The island is one of the largest in Panama and is becoming a favorite spot for visitors, especially those who come to Bocas del Toro and want a change of […]

The name Carenero comes from the term ‘careening’, which means to turn or lean a ship on its side for repairing or cleaning. The great explorer Christopher Columbus docked his ships here in the 16th century as the narrow channels were suitable for cleaning the ships. Isla Carenero is one […]

Bocas del Toro is the capital of the Bocas del Toro Province, which mainly consists of an archipelago of ten main islands, several cays, and islets. A significant portion of the archipelago includes land and waterfalls in protected areas as they are rich in native wilderness and wildlife. Bocas Town […]

Situated at the heart of Golfo de Chiriquí, this stunning park is famous for its beaches and coral reefs. Founded in 1994 in order to protect approximately fifty-seven square miles of marine ecosystems, the Gulf of Chiriquí National Marine Park extends across 36,423 acres of Panama’s Pacific coast. As its […]

Nature lovers and birdwatchers ought to visit Fortuna road, the popular birding destination in Panama. The only path connecting the Chiriqui Province to the Bocas del Toro Province, it’s a vital stop for most visitors. Keeping in mind its significance, Fortuna Road provides some of the best places to stay […]

The perfect stop for nature lovers is here at the heart of the Talamanca Mountain Range. Established jointly by Panama and Costa Rica in 1988, the enormous Parque Internacional La Amistad (PILA) lies at the northwestern borders of Panama and extends to Costa Rica. With more than half of its […]