7 Outdoor Activities in Isla Bastimentos That You Shouldn't Miss

January 23, 2022 Chanda Heide

Bastimentos Island (in Spanish: Isla Bastimentos) is an island with eponymous town, and corregimiento located in the Bocas del Toro District and archipelage of Bocas del Toro Province, Panama. The island is about 62 square kilometres (24 sq mi), one of the largest in Panama. Bastimentos had a population of 1,954 as of 2010, giving it a population density of 31.4 inhabitants per square kilometre (81/sq mi). Its population as of 1990 was 988; its population as of 2000 was 1,344.
Restaurants in Isla Bastimentos

1. Bastimentos Sky Zipline Canopy Tour

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Bastimentos Sky Zipline Canopy Tour

A ride on the Zipline Canopy Tour in Panama will be the highlight of your trip Bocas del Toro! This amazing Tour includes: 7 tree-based island ziplines, 13 elevated platforms, a 4 feature tree challenge comprising of a swaying suspended log-bridge, a traversable canopy net, and a series of other rope features. Isla Bastimentos is located 30 miles from Costa Rica and is the only zip line in Bocas del Toro. It is both exhilarating and very beautiful. The National Marine Park is listed as one of the most beautiful national parks in the world. See it from the top!

2. Scuba 6 ECO Diving

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5.0 based on 168 reviews

Scuba 6 ECO Diving

Welcome to Scuba 6 Eco Diving and our little corner of paradise. Specializing in small groups allows us to do things differently. First, we offer high quality personalized service and cater to the client’s individual needs. Our extra-long bottom times, one-of-a-kind dive briefings and our unique and innovative way of guiding the dives have earned us the reputation of offering the best dive experiences in Bocas del Toro. When it comes to dive training, we make an extra effort to help students attain a higher level of skills and confidence than normally achieved.That’s the difference passion makes. We are the only dive operation in Panama to offer eco diving and citizen scientist programs that show divers how to collect scientific data that marine biologists and foundations will use to help protect the marine environment this in turn makes your dives even more fun. We also apply sustainable business practices and continuously strive to leave less of a footprint. Michel is co-owner and a PADI Course Director with a stellar reputation and over 25 years dive experience. Ginette is co-owner, a PADI instructor with over 20 years dive experience - her passion is coral reef ecology. All team members are trained in eco diving and sustainable practices. Come dive with us and find out first hand why so many people make us their number one choice.

3. Bastimentos Alive Tours

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Bastimentos Alive Tours

Bastimentos Alive takes you into the beautiful jungle and to the tropical beaches of Bastimentos. Check out our website for more details on our tours.

4. Polo Beach

Isla Bastimentos Panama
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Polo Beach

Reviewed By Newport35 - San Jose, Costa Rica

It is worth to walk from Red Frog Beach to Polo Beach. We did one way by the forest and one way by the beach. Both are worth every minute. Lots of birds to see. The walk by the beach is also amazing. We were snorkeling at every beach.

5. Red Frog Beach

Isla Bastimentos Panama http://redfrogbeach.com/
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Red Frog Beach

Reviewed By Love2Vacay2020

Best day of the vacay! Took a water taxi over to the marina. We walked an easy 10 minute trail to the beach and saw a sloth at eye level very close to the trail! Took a right and found Nachyo Mamas restaurant/beach bar. Rented 2 cushioned lounges under a palapa for $10 all day. Played in the surf, ate and drank all day. I could have stayed there all week! The food at Nachyo Mamas was great. We both had the special, 2 fish tacos and a beer, for $11.50. Excellent tacos and homemade sauces! Fun music in the bar area. Great people watching. Met the owner, who is from the States. Great guy, working hard. All of the staff were hustling, polite, and pleasant. Highly recommend this beach and bar! Didn't see any red frogs, but I wasn't really looking.

6. Wizard Beach

Isla Bastimentos Panama
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Wizard Beach

Reviewed By sammy70074

What an incredible place!!! If you like raw, uncrowded beach and nature. I feel like you can only experience this in very few places in the world nowadays. I love love Wizard Beach and the path and the beach are patrolled by police men to reassure everyone. Unfortunately, bad things that happened more than 5 years ago are still all over the internet about the place and still scare people off (which might also be a good thing honnestly because those who take the hike to Wizard wont be disappointed). Maybe you can also stop at Up in The Hill cafe for a little treat on your way

7. Bastimentos Scuba Diving

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Bastimentos Scuba Diving

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