If there is a place in Panama that has all the attractions needed to become the favorite place for many tourists is Isla Colón in the province of Bocas del Toro. The majority of the hotels, restaurants, bars, tour operators and businesses in general are located in this island. Is the starting point to Visit the rest of the Bocas del Toro Archipelago.
At isla Colón you can walk and purchase handicrafts from Panamanians, local Bocatoreños and even Gunas (indigenous ethnic group) with their beautiful molas and jewelry, After a shopping tour there is nothing better than to enjoy a delicious lunch o dinner at any of the many restaurants in the island. All offer a wide range of local dishes like stuffed fish, cod with akke and sweet yucca, Also they have a great variety of international dishes.
Paradise Beaches
Isla Colón is a very privileged place for having the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. Stars Beach is located on the northeast area of the island and you can get there by taxi or bus. A white sand beach with turquoise waters where a great number of giant star fish live, with some areas having a dozen of it within less than 4 square meters. An amazing place to do snorkeling. There are also two other beautiful beaches you can visit: Bocas del Drago and Bluff if you like surfing.
Birds Island
This small rock in the middle of the ocean, holds a great number and variety of birds. Here you can watch terns, frigates, scissor pick and seagulls flying over the island, meanwhile smaller birds fly over the treetops. Is the only place in the world where you can watch the phaethon aethereus, famous for its long feathers in the tail.
Dolphins Bay
Located East of Cristobal Island, in the Archipelago of Bocas del Toro, this bay is only 15-20 minutes away from Isla Colón by boat. Mangroves trees surround the island attracting large numbers of small fishes and crustaceans, making it an ideal place for dolphins to live, especially mothers with their youngsters. The best season to watch dolphins is between June and July when the waters are calm.
Isla Colón and surrounding areas are only 45 minutes away by plane and 11 hours on the road from Panama City.
Here you can discover more places to visit and activities to engage, like diving, snorkeling, surfing or even enjoy a party night at any of the many bars and discos in the island. A paradise that has it all to fulfill even the most demanding tastes. For more information access www.visitpanama.com/a-donde-ir/bocas-del-toro.
