Bocas del Toro is one of the most popular destinies of the country, with its typical afroantillano atmosphere of the Caribbean. In the entertained atmosphere of Bocas, the day is for enjoying the marine activities and the night is for music and entertainment. Although most of the activity is concentrated in the islands that conform the archipelago, you can also find wonderful beaches throughout the mainland coast.

 

In crystalline waters of the Caribbean, the abundant coralline formations invite you to enjoy activities like diving and snorkeling, as well as of the sighting of marine life. You may also enjoy fishing activities and aquatic strolls in the mangrove swamps. There is also great action for surfers, who will find huge waves in the coastal waters of Bocas del Toro.

 

It was through Darien that the Spanish conquerors discovered the Pacific Ocean, entering and going through the wild tropical jungle that still exists in that province. It is a remote and unknown land that for many decades was the land of the “cimarrones”, slaves who escaped and ran to the jungle and settled there. The access to this land was possible only by sea.  Through this land the conquerors discovered the treasures of the Darien coasts, covered by jungle mangroves rich in biodiversity, and form the immense and exuberant flora and fauna of the Darien jungle.  The scenery of this land is very awesome and becomes and unimaginable enjoyment to those who tour in small cruisers, some of them very luxurious, who navigate the waters of the great rivers surrounding this wild land. Since the middle of the last century, the seas of Darien are frequented by famous tourists who love swordfish and marlin fishing. 

Kuna Yala, an unimaginable paradise. The jewel of the Panamanian Caribbean coast is Kuna Yala, a slim strip of land whose main attractive are the 365 islands that form the Kuna Yala Archipelago, the habitat of the Indian people known as Kunas. The beauty of the scenery of the Indian community is impressive and enchants the visitors who enjoy its idyllic beaches with turquoise waters, warm and transparent, rich in schools of colorful fish and starfish characteristic of the Caribbean sea fauna. Its blue transparent waters and colorful fish and birds inspired the Kuna women to create another wonder: the “mola”. This particular piece of Indian craftsmanship, full of beautiful and colorful designs, is known all over the world and represents one of the main emblematic representations of the country.

The Gulf of Chiriquí is a wild park that offers attractive manifolds and exciting marine landscapes. The great extensions of mangrove swamps of islands and coasts are the habitat of multiple marine and terrestrial species. In waters of the gulf fishing is abundant and the environment of the islands are excellent for the diving and esnórquel. The beautiful places of the place are ideal for small cruises and activities of eco-tourism, and their beaches are very popular between swimmers and surfistas, that in addition enjoy knowing the culture the hospitable villagers.