The beach
Turquoise water.
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Two small uninhabited islands at the far edge of the Bocas del Toro archipelago, inside the Bastimentos marine park and its most visited spot: soft white sand ringed by clear turquoise water and a grove of palms and coconut trees reaching the water's edge, like a tropical postcard. Living coral reefs surround the islands, where visitors snorkel among colourful fish, small jellyfish and starfish, and sea turtles nest on their beaches in season, so parts are protected. You can walk around the larger island on the sand in under an hour. They are visited on a day boat tour from Bocas town, usually combined with Dolphin Bay and the Cayo Coral reefs for snorkelling, with lunch at a restaurant on stilts over the water. A small ranger post on the island collects the park fee. There is little shade on the sand, so bring sunscreen. The sea can be rough and small boats stop in bad weather, so bring seasickness tablets and keep a spare day.
Turquoise water.
Snorkelling.
On the tour.
Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park, about an hour by boat from Bocas town
On a day boat tour from Bocas town, combined with Dolphin Bay and snorkel reefs; the park fee is paid on the island.