Arts & Culture

There are a range of tours available which allow you to explore the rich cultural history of Bocas del Toro, through its art, agriculture and cuisine.

Traditional craft workshops reveal the process from plant to finished product - such as handwoven bags and carved wood, while visiting the Bocas Farmers' Market or hiking through ancient banana plantations and cacao groves gives an insight into the socioeconomic history of the region.

Community-run tourism operations have opened up cultural exchange between visitors and indigenous residents, who will share their stories, cuisine and words of their language with inquisitive guests.

Tropical Painting Workshop – With Annick Hasaerts

Tropical Painting Workshop – With Annick Hasaerts

Explore Caribbean painting styles with renowned artist Annick Hasaerts.

Location: Isla Colón
Naso Culture And Nature Tour - Three day tour

Naso Culture And Nature Tour - Three day tour

Get far away from the modern world on this three day tour to the indigenous communities of mainland Bocas del Toro.

Location: Mainland Bocas
Naso Overnight Community Experience - Two day tour

Naso Overnight Community Experience - Two day tour

The Naso communities of Soposo and Santa Rosa welcome you into their culture during this two day cultural and nature tour.

Location: Mainland Bocas
Naso Jungle and River  Tour - Full day tour

Naso Jungle and River Tour - Full day tour

Venture off the islands for a day and meet the local Naso villagers of Bajo Sodi (Soposo) and Santa Rosa and explore the mainland rain forest.

Location: Mainland Bocas
Ngöbe Craft Workshop -  Half Day Activity

Ngöbe Craft Workshop - Half Day Activity

For those who wish to spend their time in Bocas de Toro a little more creatively, this craft workshop should not be missed.

Location: Isla Cristóbal
Ngöbe Village Medicinal Trail - Full day tour

Ngöbe Village Medicinal Trail - Full day tour

Located only 30 minutes by boat from Bocas town, the Mesi Jablado community tourism initiative offers a fascinating introduction to the native Ngöbe culture.

Location: Mainland Bocas
Sandubidi Community - Half day tour

Sandubidi Community - Half day tour

An introduction to the Ngöbe community and its surrounding rain forest led by a local curandero, or medicine man.

Location: Isla Popa
Bocas Farmers' Market

Bocas Farmers' Market

Interact with the locals, support local community initiatives, and discover the wonderful tropical produce of the Caribbean.

Location: The Park, Bocas town
Bahia Honda River and Cave Tour

Bahia Honda River and Cave Tour

Paddle silently through the mangroves to a spooky cave filled with thousands of bats!

Location: Isla Bastimentos
Dolphin Bay Preserve

Dolphin Bay Preserve

Go beyond dolphin viewing, jungle hiking, and snorkeling and experience nature like never before. Walk through a living history of Bocas del Toro!

Location: Mainland Dolphin Bay
Salt Creek Overnight Culture and Nature Experience

Salt Creek Overnight Culture and Nature Experience

Spend a night in a traditional Ngöbe village and trek through the beaches and rain forests of Isla Bastimentos and the Bastimentos National Marine Park with an expert native guide.

Location: Isla Bastimentos
Salt Creek Culture and Nature Day Tour

Salt Creek Culture and Nature Day Tour

Enjoy the hospitality, food and culture of a traditional Ngöbe village, and hike through the beaches and rain forests of Bastimentos National Marine Park with a knowledgeable native guide.

Location: Isla Bastimentos
Restorative and Vinyasa Yoga Retreat

Restorative and Vinyasa Yoga Retreat

Immerse yourself in the incredible beauty and healing power of the rain forest and the Caribbean during this five day yoga retreat.

Location: Isla Bastimentos
Rainforest Awakenings Yoga and Waterfall Adventure

Rainforest Awakenings Yoga and Waterfall Adventure

A challenging hike to a sacred waterfall; immersion in tropical ecology; and Vinyasa yoga sessions in the rainforest will open your body and mind. 

Location: Miramar, Mainland Bocas del Toro
Rainforest Awakenings - Island Yoga at La Loma

Rainforest Awakenings - Island Yoga at La Loma

A canoe trip through mangroves to a sacred cave with an expert Ngobe guide and Vinyasa yoga will open your body and mind, while your participation in this tour will help to preserve critically threatened rain forest and create sustainable income for local communites.
Location: Isla Bastimentos

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