Top 10 Fascinating Things About Bocas del Toro

Top 10 Fascinating Things About Bocas del Toro

Bet you didn’t know these interesting facts about Bocas del Toro – a favorite place for backpackers and gringos to chill.

Christopher Columbus: In 1502, Christopher Columbus sailed across the islands to restock his ships, and he gave himself the honor of naming the main island: Isla Colon (Columbus in Spanish).

Top 10 Fascinating Things About Bocas del Toro

World Heritage Site by UNESCO: The national park “Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park”, which encompasses the majority of Isla Bastimentos, a few smaller surrounding islands, and the large natural reserve of Red Frog Beach. Also, the UNESCO World Heritage site “La Amistad International Park” is located near Bocas del Toro, and forms the border between Costa Rica and Panama.

Top 10 Fascinating Things About Bocas del Toro

Go for a Banana Plantation Visit: In Bocas del Toro, there are numerous banana plantations, often known as oro verde, green gold. While you're here, arrange a tour of one of them.

Top 10 Fascinating Things About Bocas del Toro

Fantastic Architecture: There are a lot of clapboard houses in the Caribbean style that you'll see; the United Fruit Company built these vibrant, stunning buildings in the early 20th century.

Top 10 Fascinating Things About Bocas del Toro

Skip Cars: The most convenient ways of transportation are bicycles and the water taxis.

Top 10 Fascinating Things About Bocas del Toro

Archipelago's Allure: Bocas del Toro Archipelago is a collection of 9 islands and over 200 keys in Panama's Caribbean Sea to the northwest of the country, bordering with Costa Rica.

A visit to Give & Surf: Give & Surf is a nonprofit organization run by an American Neil Christiansen that was established to teach local youth. While you're in town, you should visit.

Awesome Ecotourism: Given that Bocas del Toro was formerly known for its banana and chocolate trade, eco-tourism and eco-friendly hotels are rising in popularity.

Mother Nature: Some of the largest rainforests in Central America can be found at Bocas del Toro. Additionally, there are beautiful coral reefs, and mangroves, all of which can be seen while traveling by water taxi.

Say Hello to the Neighbor: There are daily airplanes, buses, and shuttle options between Costa Rica and Bocas del Toro, making transportation simple. Why not add Costa Rica to the list if you're in Bocas?