Bocas Del Toro (meaning “Mouth of the Bull”) is a province of Panama formed by the mainland and nine main islands. Christopher Columbus explored the area in 1502 while searching for the passage to the Pacific Ocean. Columbus’s original name for the island was Isla Del Drago.
Clip in and ascend the stairway to the first platform. Stop, look and listen. The island forest will come alive around you with the sounds and sights of nature. Launch from the first platform and feel the rush of adrenaline and freedom as you soar through the air. High up in the tree canopy, watch out for monkeys, birds and other exotic animals that may curiously watch and welcome you into their treetop homes.
On this ecological tour, you will visit a privately owned and operated chocolate farm with botanical gardens. Walk through the lush tropical rainforest, botanical gardens and cacao plantation of the property’s 30 acres, while being introduced to the area’s flora and fauna. Howler monkeys, toucans, sloths, and a wide variety of birds and butterflies can often be seen here.
Bocas Del Toro is one of the best spots for scuba diving in Panama, and its calm conditions, clear Caribbean waters and abundant aquatic biodiversity make it an ideal diving destination. The archipelago is part of La Amistad Biosphere Reserve, which is an international park spanning Panama and Costa Rica to protect the area’s rich ecosystems. Bocas Del Toro is also home to Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park, the country’s first national marine park.