Bird / Wildlife Viewing

The forests, beaches, mangroves and coral reefs of Bocas del Toro make it an incredibly diverse place for wildlife spotting.

On the mainland, the jungles of La Amistad International Peace Park and the wetlands of San San Pond Sak are abundant with tropical life, from toucans and noisy howler monkeys to the rare manatees and even rarer tapirs. Your observant native guides will help you make the most of your trip, by pointing out even the most camouflaged of creatures.

In the archipelago, the islands' small size gives visitors a greater chance of encountering wildlife such as sloths, vividly colored poison dart frogs, bats, caimans and even the odd snake, on self-guided or organized hikes, or on silent canoe rides through the creeks and mangroves.

Go on a diving or snorkeling tour to observe colorful, healthy reefs bursting with sponges, parrotfish, star fish, moray eels and nurse sharks amongst the amazing variety of aquatic life here.

Bocas Butterfly Garden

Bocas Butterfly Garden

Enjoy the peace of Bocas Butterfly Garden, with native wildlife just a couple of minutes from town.

Location: Isla Colón
Starfish Beach

Starfish Beach, Boca del Drago, and Bird Island - Full Day Tour

Explore the beautiful coast of Isla Colón, a great welcome to Bocas del Toro.

Location: Isla Colón
Sealife Tour - Half Day Tour

Sealife Tour - Half Day Tour

This half day tour takes you up close to some of the Caribbean Sea’s most dramatic wildlife

Location: Dolphin Bay
Tropical fish

Dolphin Bay, Coral Cay and Red Frog Beach – Full Day Tour

Get up close to the wildlife of the sea and jungle, before chilling out on one of Bocas del Toro´s most picturesque beaches.

Bastimentos Beach and Jungle Hike – Full Day Tour

Bastimentos Beach and Jungle Hike – Full Day Tour

Indulge in a full day of hiking, exploring, relaxing and swimming.

Jungle Hike to Wizard Beach - Isla Bastimentos - Full Day Tour

Jungle Hike to Wizard Beach - Isla Bastimentos - Full Day Tour

Trek barefoot through the thick Bastimentos rainforest, looking out for tiny red frogs, sloths, and some of the best chocolate around!

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
Manatee River and Lagoon Tour - Full Day Tour

Manatee River and Lagoon Tour - Full Day Tour

This tour introduces visitors to the wetlands and offers the opportunity to see manatees up close from a specially-built viewing platform, tucked away in the mangroves.

Location: Mainland Bocas
Luminescence Tropical Farm - Three Hour Tour

Luminescence Tropical Farm - Three Hour Tour

A veritable Garden of Eden with much friendlier snakes!

Location: Isla Bastimentos
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Tour

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Tour

Discover the tropical biodiversity of Bocas del Toro. Spot sloths and frogs on the forest trail with your knowledgeable guide.

Location: Isla Colon
San San Pond Sak Manatee and Turtle Tour

San San Pond Sak Manatee and Turtle Tour

Observe rare manatees and do your bit to protect the enornous, endangered leatherback turtles on this tour through the protected San San Pond Sak Wetlands.

Location: San San Pond Sak Wetlands, mainland Bocas del Toro
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
Bahia Honda Night Time Caiman Tour

Bahia Honda Night Time Caiman Tour

The jungle comes alive at dusk... immerse yourself in it on this night time tour!

Location: Isla Bastimentos

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