This half day tour takes you up close to some of the Caribbean Sea’s most dramatic wildlife
Finca los Monos Botanical Garden
| Location: | Isla Colón |
Overview
Finca Los Monos Botanical Garden is a 23 acre hilltop property with stunning views over the Bocas del Toro archipelago and the lagoon to the mainland.
The Finca is home to large collections of worldwide palms, heliconias, gingers, ornamentals and tropical fruits. Most are labeled with information about their origin, ethnobotanical, medicinal and nutritional values.
Shaded pathways meander under the massive trees where resident howler monkeys reside with their babies. Birds, sloths, iguanas, silky anteaters and other reptiles may be seen.
Visitors enjoy a unique educational experience encountering the flora and fauna in their natural habitat and leave with a sense of awe at the tropical wonders.
What to bring
- Sturdy footwear
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Insect repellant
- Sun screen
Itinerary
The tour last two hours, and starts on Mondays at 1 pm and Fridays at 8.30 am. Other times by arrangement.
How to get here
La Loma del Idaan is a 10 minute taxi ride, ($1 per person), a 15 minute bike ride or 25 minute walk from Bocas town.
Sustainability
We have endangered plant species growing here to preserve them, and visitors will be shown these plants. We explain how and why they are endangered and how we protect them by conserving and propagating them in the botanical garden.
Price
$10, or $5 for Bocas residents and pensioners. Includes refreshments.
Contact
Linda and Dave Gillingham
