As an island, it should come as no surprise that Bocas' activities revolve around the water. Snorkeling, scuba diving and surfing are all good here, though by far the most popular activity is just to laze out in the sun. It's a pretty chill atmosphere, so don't be concerned if you find that sunbathing is consuming the bulk of your days. Think of your time in Bocas as a break from the activity-heavy lifestyle that backpacking normally entails.
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The best way to get out to the dive and snorkeling sites quickly and efficiently is by tour. The standard trip is offered by almost all tour operators and is great for both divers and snorkelers. It heads to Dolphin Bay for some dolphin spotting, then to Coral Cay,...
Three types of tour / activity are offered.
The first type of tour goes to Dolphin Bay to watch the bottlenose dolphins. From there the tour moves on to snorkelling to a coral reef, nearby mangroves. The reef is unique because it is shallow and has a lot of colorful coral. After lunch the tour...
Sailing charter on a 41 ft Catamaran all inclusive trip. Its the most confortable way to travel around the archipelago of Bocas del Toro. Will facilitate fishing, surfing, snorkeling and photo safari trips to travelers....
Diving in Bocas del Toro is quite popular, though their sites aren't particularly impressive. Sediment from the nearby rivers keeps the coral healthy, but it also reduces visibility, which on a bad day can drop to 10 meters. Reef sharks are the only truly impressive sea life. A one-tank dive should...
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Bocas is a popular place for surfing and is home to the Atlantic's biggest wave, the Silverback, which was ridden by the Red Bull Surf Team for a video in March 2006. That may be too big for public riding, but there are plenty of breaks to get the heart racing with Paunch...