The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro Province

July 6, 2021 Stefan Strunk

Colón Island (Spanish: Isla Colón) is the northernmost and main island in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago located in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama. The capital city of the province, Bocas del Toro, is located on the island and is one of Panama's main tourist attractions with over 150,000 visitors per year and an 8% annual rate of growth in tourism.
Restaurants in Isla Colon

1. La Buga Dive Center & Surf School

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5.0 based on 1,301 reviews

La Buga Dive Center & Surf School

Established in 2007, “La Buga Dive & Surf” instantly built up a reputation as a reliable and renowned Dive Center & Surf School in Bocas del Toro. No matter if you decide to go diving or surfing with us, we will ensure that you will have a fabulous time experiencing the multifaceted natural resources Bocas del Toro has to offer. You can also rent one of our kayaks or Stand-Up Paddle Boards. Our qualified national staff is providing top quality service by constantly reflecting our core values: Safety, Convenience and Fun! The locals can show you the best dive sites and have an eagle eye for spotting marine life. Hope to see you soon! Your La Buga Family

2. Bocas Yoga

4th Street Purple House, Bocas Town, Isla Colon 010100045 Panama +507 6521-6595 [email protected] http://www.bocasyoga.com
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5.0 based on 209 reviews

Bocas Yoga

The custom-built Bocas Yoga Studio was designed specifically for the practice of Yoga, with clean hard-wood floors. Nowhere else in Bocas Town is there a space that's devoted entirely to Yoga practice. All classes provide a highly attentive and supportive environment. Appropriate for beginners and ongoing intermediate students. Founder, Laura Kay, who in addition to completing 250 hours of Basic Yoga Teacher Training, has successfully completed 108 hours of Anusara Yoga Immersions & 36 hours of Anusara Yoga Teacher Training. Here you will find a safe, comfortable, noncompetitive, nonjudgmental, lightly air-conditioned, nurturing haven. Classes use principles of alignment to promote safety and empower students to achieve their full potential. Each class interweaves heart-oriented, life-affirming themes to connect students to the deeper purpose of yoga. LGBT haven.

Reviewed By lujindia - Argentina, null

Laura is just an awesome teacher, her guidance for the different asanas in the class is just great. The facilities are really nice too. Perfect spot to relax in Bocas after a beach day.

3. Bocas Dive Center

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5.0 based on 1,343 reviews

Bocas Dive Center

The most advanced, best-equipped, fun dive center in Bocas – BDC is committed to safeguarding the ocean environment. We have the largest, most up-to-date boat built for diving and two more dive boats for smaller groups and special diving tours. We have the newest and best-maintained diving equipment and are the only shop in Bocas to offer Free Diving!

4. Habla Ya Spanish School, Bocas del Toro Campus- Day Classes

South Corner of 9th Street and G Avenue, Bocas Town, Isla Colon 0101 Panama +507 757-7352 [email protected] http://www.hablayapanama.com/
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5.0 based on 246 reviews

Habla Ya Spanish School, Bocas del Toro Campus- Day Classes

Habla Ya offers different types of Spanish courses: from group lessons (4 hours per day, maximum 6 students per class) and private classes.

Reviewed By travelnerfertiti

I had a great time at the Spanish School! I have excellent teachers Iraida and Sergio. They were excellent teachers, I would highly recommend . I had Iraida for most of my four weeks there, she was engaged, fun, and very intelligent. She easily adapted the class to the needs of her students. She really brought to life the cultural aspects of life in Bocas de Toro. The other teachers, staff, and administration were all very friendly. I look forward to going back to this school to continue learning more language and Panamanian Culture.

5. Mono Loco Surf School

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5.0 based on 121 reviews

Mono Loco Surf School

Welcome to the MONO LOCO SURF SCHOOL. The best surf school in Bocas del Toro, Panama. We offer high quality classes and rental boards. Our instructors are fully certified as surf teachers and lifeguards. Learning how to surf or improve your skills has never been this much FUN. Check out our lessons, team and gallery to see what we are about. Hope to see you soon in the warm tropical waters of Bocas del Toro, Panama. -The MONO LOCO team

6. Bocas Diving Pirates

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Bocas Diving Pirates

The best little dive shop in paradise. Come dive or get certified with us. We offer a personalized service and the guarantee that you will have a smile at the end of the day :)

7. Panama Sailing

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Panama Sailing

Panama Sailing & Adventours is a charter company dedicated to show the beauty of the Bocas del Toro Archipielago, islands and sea. Our goal is to share our adventurous lives with the people who choose to come with us and to know new places where we will experience real life thrills. Captain Daniel Ayora, 48 years old, licensed with IMO (International Marine Organization), 20 years of navigation, with more than 30,000 nautical miles sailed in both the Pacif and Atlantic Oceans. Professional scuba diver with PADI certificate (Open Water, Rescue, Dive Master) SAILING ADVENTURES Bocas del Toro's best sailing adventures. We offer daily and overnight sailing tours throughout the Bocas archipelago. PRIVATE BOAT TOURS This isn't your average boat tour. We don't go to crowded beaches or do the regular circuits like the rest of Bocas. SNORKELING ADVENTURES Avoid the crowds and come snorkeling with us to secret spots no one else goes to. Our reefs are full of color and life.

8. Flying Pirates

Calle 4 / Ave. E On the corner, next to the only bank in town., Bocas Town, Isla Colon 0101 Panama +507 6689-5050 [email protected] http://flyingpiratesbocas.com
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Flying Pirates

ATV/Quad Rental Flying Pirates - ride an ATV, with or without a guide, through a private, off-limits-to-everyone-else, 1,500 acre rainforest! Your day begins in the heart of Bocas town, where you will be picked up and shuttled to our secondary location just outside of town. We offer surf racks, for those of you wanting to hit the waves while you are out, and all of our bikes come with lock boxes attached for your cameras and cash. Wind your way out of town until you hit Bluff Road and just keep right on going until you reach our property. The Flying Pirates trails will take you through the jungle, then alongside pristine beaches, all perfect for a pit stop and some swimming. Rock Beach, La Piscina and, the newly accessible Blue Lagoon, are all gorgeous natural water formations perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Explore the caves at the tip of the island, and return through Monkey Trail. If you rev your engines a little bit, the monkeys might just yell back at you.

Reviewed By JoW0527 - Oakville, Canada

Sorry for how long this review is but... My husband is an ex pro motocross rider and he found this trial a lot of fun but quite challenging. We did the jungle excursion. We nervously laughed at the injury board listing some pretty nasty injuries; broken jaws, ribs, pelvis and several concussions to name a few. After riding the trail i totally get it. We took the beach trail and it is quite technical. Take your time and watch for low hanging branches (concussion time). We made it out to Blue Lagoon which is wild and beautiful. There are beautiful beach areas all along the way but the water is more for surfing with big crashing waves. There is one particular water crossing near Piscina Beach that is challenging; mostly because the water is deep and my husband was concerned about water getting into the air intake. He did a fair amount of measuring and in the end crossed his fingers and gunned it. I walked through the tree roots to the other side. Don't think the Quad would have made it with two of us. We ran into an issue where the trail was blocked completely and it took us a bit of time to work our way out. We found the main trail nearby and walked backwards. We found the trail was blocked about 500 meters back with a few cut trees which we were able to move. Turns out the ATV company had blocked that direction due to a steep hill further up on which people had been flipping backwards or had the potential to do so. When we came up on that hill i got off and my husband made it up. After that we took the main trail (Jungle Hwy) back instead of the Monkey Trail (which we found out after is easier than the beach trail). Stopped at a restaurant at Playa Bluff on the way back called Bow Wow i think. We were covered in mud so we washed off as best we could in the ocean and enjoyed a well earned beer and delicious pizza. We only did a half day (4hrs) which was plenty for us. You have to really pay attention to the trail at all times. My husband equated it to driving through a bad snowstorm. He was pretty spent ???? The Hostel where the Quads are located is really nice. The wonderful Italian girl at the desk took us on a tour of the rooms. There is lots to do there and we enjoyed a few beers and a game of bocce before they drove us back. Overall a great excursion but heed the warnings and take your time. There is potential here for serious injury and it will take time for them to find you.

9. Bluff Beach Retreat Horseback Riding

Bluff Beach Road, Bluff Beach, Isla Colon Panama +507 6677-8867 [email protected] http://www.bluffbeachretreat.com/horseback-riding-in-bocas-del-toro/
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Bluff Beach Retreat Horseback Riding

Take a 3 hour guided Horseback Ride along the Bluff Beach Road to the pools of Finca Floras. Your journey will take you to the secluded beautiful ocean pools. They are calm and perfect for swimming and snorkeling - bring your gear if you like. Pack a lunch or snack to enjoy on the beach. Stop at one of Bluff Beach's three restaurants at the end of your ride.To reserve please call or email us. All tours begin at Bluff Beach Retreat.

Reviewed By zoejersey2017

We had a great morning ride with 2 very lovely well kept horses and 2 great guides. we walked along the trail with the guides pointing out the sloths and other wild life, was a great way to see the forest. With the horse riding you could chose what you wanted to do and the horses were not brainwashed into going on the same day in day out riding loop. Even beginners would feel safe to enjoy a trek through the rainforest.Thank you Ron and Christine was good value too. Zoe & Steve

10. Jager Knights Tours

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Jager Knights Tours

The Premier Affordable Day Sailing Tour in Bocas del Toro, with a perfect 5 year Safety and Satisfaction record, offering two great choices of destinations, either Starfish Beach, or Dolphin Bay, each ending with a snorkel at Solarte Coral Gardens, we provide lunch and all snorkel equipment. Bottled water, Sodas, and Beers are available for sale, however we do not promote booze cruises for safety reasons. We offer a large insulated shaded cockpit for those really sunny days, and high traffic webbing for those who want some relaxing sun, water rinse off and 2 bathrooms, all making for an unforgettable day on the water, rain or shine, (We do have a rainout refund policy) Private Charters are also available. We require a 9:30 arrival at the vessel for a 10am Departure and return at 4pm, please contact us for our departure location information as we are currently relocating our office and dock.

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