Hiking

Hiking is one of the greenest, healthiest and most independent ways to get closer to nature in Bocas del Toro. In fact, with few roads and several beaches inaccessible by other means, many of the region's best attractions require a bit of a trek in order to get there.

While native guides are recommended for jungle hikes on the mainland, many of the islands can be walked across without a guide. Spectacular rain forest trails lead to empty beaches with pounding surf, past ancient banana plantations, cacao groves and caves filled with bats. Local guides can help you spot well-camouflaged wildlife such as iguanas and sloths, and will share the secrets of the forest.

Many of the hiking trails are pretty remote, with no facilities. Hikers should take plenty of drinking water and food, as well as protective clothing and sun screen. Muddier jungle trails may require rubber boots, and you should aim to be back in town or at your hotel before dark.

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
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
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
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

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