This self-guided tour begins with a trek from the town of Old Bank up to the top of the hill, through green forests inhabited by sloths and tiny red frogs.

Replenish your energy with a delicious lunch at the Thai restaurant nestled on the hillside, with views towards the other islands across the Bay before continuing on the jungle trail over the hill to the turquoise waters of Wizard Beach. Here you will have plenty of time to bask in the sunshine and refresh yourself in the crashing waves, or take a stroll along the forest’s edge to the mangroves.

The hike back from the beach leads you to Up In The Hill – a café serving organic coffee, juices and chocolate grown on the farm surrounding the property. Enjoy a cup of Panamanian coffee grown in Boquete, or herbal tea from the surrounding gardens, and browse the handmade creams, oils and crafts for sale, before taking a water taxi back to Bocas town.

Difficulty: Moderate

Highlights:

• Tucking into a delicious lunch while admiring the gorgeous Caribbean view from the Thai Restaurant
• Hiking down to Wizard Beach through the lush green jungle. Brave the mud barefoot if you really want to get in touch with nature!
• Splashing in the huge waves of Wizard Beach
• Indulging in the home‐made chocolate grown on the farm and organic Panamanian coffee at  Up In the Hill

Itinerary:

11:15 Leave Bocas town by boat

11:30 Arrive at Old Bank, Isla Bastimentos- take a walk around the town

12:00 Begin hike

12:15 Lunch at Thai Restaurant (closed on Sundays)

1:30 Hike to Wizard Beach

2:00 Arrive at Wizard Beach

4:00 Leave Wizard beach

4:30 Arrive at Up In The Hill

5:30 Walk back to Old Bank

6:00 Depart for Isla Colón

What to Bring:

Sun screen, water, insect repellent, bathing suit and towel, money for lunch, purchases and snacks, good walking shoes or rubber boots that you don’t mind getting muddy - if you don’t want to hike barefoot!

Sustainability:

Wooden planks are used throughout several areas of the hike to reduce trail impacts.

The organic coffee offered at Up In The Hill comes directly from Boquete, Panama, while the additional products used and sold, such as cacao, coconut oil and fruit juices, are grown and prepared on the property. Up In The Hill implements sustainable and green practices including solar power, rain catchment and composting.

In addition, they support local artists and indigenous communities through the sale of handicrafts in their shop.

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