Lonely PlanetSep 22, 2026
19 Best Things to Do in Bocas del Toro, Panama
Discover the top things to do in Bocas del Toro, from island hopping and surfing to unique wildlife tours and vibrant nightlife.
25 things in this story
- DumpersSightsurf spot on Isla Colón
- Playa BluffSightexpansive beach with waves for experienced surfers
- Blue LagoonSight
- La PiscinaSight
- Elsewhere
- Isla SolarteSightBocas del Toro, PanamaPandora shipwreck and reef dive site
- Hospital PointSightBocas del Toro, Panamanamed after sickbay for United Fruit Company workers
- Blue CoconutRestaurantIsla Solarte, Panamaalfresco resto-bar on Isla Solarte
- Bocas TownHostelBocas del Toro, Panamacentral hub with most hospitality businesses
- Calle TerceraNeighborhoodBocas Town, PanamaMain Street for souvenirs, diving, pizza
- Bella BocasPlaceBocas Town, Panamamini-boutique
- Mono Loco Surf SchoolPlaceBocas del Toro, Panamaoffers surf lessons
- Cacao BlessingsRestaurantBocas Town, Panamachocolate bar
- Indi Surf HouseHotelBocas Town, Panamaboutique with Buddhas and threads
- Lil’ Spa ShopPlaceBocas del Toro, Panamaoffers treatments
- Flying PiratesPlaceBocas del Toro, PanamaATV rentals on private land
- Skully’s hostelHotelBig Creek, Panamamain branch for Flying Pirates ATV
- Playa PaunchSightBocas del Toro, Panamasurf spot near Bocas Town
- Jager KnightsPlaceBocas del Toro, Panamaoffers catamaran tours
- Filthy FridayFestivalBocas del Toro, Panamaisland crawl with parties and DJ sets
- Bird IslandAttractionBocas del Toro, Panamarocky island inhabited only by birds
- Manuel’s WallSightBocas del Toro, Panama
- Lunch BoxSightBocas del Toro, Panama
- Tequila RepublicRestaurantBocas Town, Panama
- Coco Loco BarRestaurantBocas Town, Panama
- SpaceRestaurantBocas Town, Panama