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About Bocas del Toro

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Bocas del Toro attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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La Cabana

La Cabana

8 beaches
Picturesque • Secluded relax • Natural shadow
Bluff

Bluff

9 beaches
Picturesque • Secluded relax • Natural shadow
Paunch

Paunch

10 beaches
Picturesque • Secluded relax • Natural shadow
Boca de Drago

Boca de Drago

7 beaches
Picturesque • Secluded relax • Natural shadow
Mmitinbi

Mmitinbi

7 beaches
Picturesque • Secluded relax • Natural shadow
Old Bank

Old Bank

8 beaches
Picturesque • Secluded relax • Natural shadow
Old Point

Old Point

4 beaches
Picturesque • Secluded relax • Natural shadow
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Bluff Beach
Bluff Beach
Bluff Beach
Senior friendly

Bluff Beach

Bluff 0.5 km
Very good
8.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water
4.9 Amenities index
Escondida Beach
Escondida Beach
Escondida Beach
Senior friendly

Escondida Beach

Bluff 1.4 km
Very good
8.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water
4.4 Amenities index
Red Frog Beach
Red Frog Beach
Red Frog Beach
Good for Relax

Red Frog Beach

Old Bank 3.8 km
Very good
8.6
Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Picturesque • Crowded in season • Large low tide • No parking
5.5 Amenities index
Estrella Beach
Estrella Beach
Estrella Beach
Good for Relax

Estrella Beach

Boca de Drago 1.3 km
Very good
8.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season
5.5 Amenities index
Cayo Zapatilla Beach
Cayo Zapatilla Beach
Cayo Zapatilla Beach
Good for Relax

Cayo Zapatilla Beach

Old Point 6.5 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Bright sand • Access by boat • No parking
1.8 Amenities index
Salt Creek Beach
Salt Creek Beach
Salt Creek Beach
Good for Relax

Salt Creek Beach

Old Point 1.1 km
Good
7.9
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • No parking
0 Amenities index
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Popular types of Bocas del Toro beaches

Secluded relax
Secluded relax
Remote
Remote
Snorkling
Snorkling
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Private resort
Private resort
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 13 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Bocas del Toro.

Most beautiful beaches of Bocas del Toro

Bluff Beach

Bluff Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Panama, Bluff 0.5 km
Escondida Beach

Escondida Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Panama, Bluff 1.4 km
Red Frog Beach

Red Frog Beach
8.6
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque
Panama, Old Bank 3.8 km
Estrella Beach

Estrella Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Panama, Boca de Drago 1.3 km
Cayo Zapatilla Beach

Cayo Zapatilla Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright sand
Panama, Old Point 6.5 km
Tesoro Escondido Beach

Tesoro Escondido Beach
7.7
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Panama, Paunch 1.2 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Bocas del Toro

Bluff Beach

Bluff Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Panama, Bluff 0.5 km
Escondida Beach

Escondida Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Panama, Bluff 1.4 km
Cayo Zapatilla Beach

Cayo Zapatilla Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright sand
Panama, Old Point 6.5 km
Salt Creek Beach

Salt Creek Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Panama, Old Point 1.1 km
Polo Beach

Polo Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Panama, Old Bank 5.4 km
Tesoro Escondido Beach

Tesoro Escondido Beach
7.7
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Panama, Paunch 1.2 km
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Sandy beaches in Bocas del Toro

Bluff Beach

Bluff Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Panama, Bluff 0.5 km
Escondida Beach

Escondida Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Panama, Bluff 1.4 km
Red Frog Beach

Red Frog Beach
8.6
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque
Panama, Old Bank 3.8 km
Estrella Beach

Estrella Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Panama, Boca de Drago 1.3 km
Cayo Zapatilla Beach

Cayo Zapatilla Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright sand
Panama, Old Point 6.5 km
Salt Creek Beach

Salt Creek Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Panama, Old Point 1.1 km
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Beaches with shade in Bocas del Toro

Bluff Beach

Bluff Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Panama, Bluff 0.5 km
Escondida Beach

Escondida Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Panama, Bluff 1.4 km
Red Frog Beach

Red Frog Beach
8.6
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque
Panama, Old Bank 3.8 km
Estrella Beach

Estrella Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Panama, Boca de Drago 1.3 km
Cayo Zapatilla Beach

Cayo Zapatilla Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright sand
Panama, Old Point 6.5 km
Salt Creek Beach

Salt Creek Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Panama, Old Point 1.1 km
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Long beaches in Bocas del Toro

Bluff Beach

Bluff Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Panama, Bluff 0.5 km
Red Frog Beach

Red Frog Beach
8.6
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque
Panama, Old Bank 3.8 km
Estrella Beach

Estrella Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Panama, Boca de Drago 1.3 km
Cayo Zapatilla Beach

Cayo Zapatilla Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright sand
Panama, Old Point 6.5 km
Salt Creek Beach

Salt Creek Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Panama, Old Point 1.1 km
Polo Beach

Polo Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Panama, Old Bank 5.4 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Bocas del Toro

Cayo Zapatilla Beach

Cayo Zapatilla Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright sand
Panama, Old Point 6.5 km
Salt Creek Beach

Salt Creek Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Panama, Old Point 1.1 km
Polo Beach

Polo Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Panama, Old Bank 5.4 km
Piscina Beach

Piscina Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Panama, Mmitinbi 2.7 km
Tauren Beach

Tauren Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Panama, Boca de Drago 1.5 km
Wizard Beach

Wizard Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Panama, Old Bank 1.3 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Bocas del Toro, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly narrow, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 10.
  • An important clarification, 3 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Bocas del Toro is less than 500 meters. 7 beaches are relatively easy to access, 3 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 3 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Bocas del Toro however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Bocas del Toro's beaches

Salt Creek Beach
10 Sophia Koller

We had an amazing time at Casa Cayuco! The staff was incredibly welcoming, attentive, and lovely. From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home and they made it so easy for us to relax and enjoy our vacation. Alondra, the manager, was always there to help us with organizing our diving trips and anything else we needed. Every morning, she would introduce us to the exciting adventures planned for the day. José, the captain and tour guide, made our snorkeling and exploration experiences unforgettable. He also taught us so much about the wonders of the Panamanian Caribbean Sea. In addition to the wonderful Casa Cayuco family, the hotel itself is simply beautiful. The decor is simple yet chic, the beds are incredibly comfortable, and the food, which we were spoiled with four times a day, is fresh and delicious. Thank you, Casa Cayuco, for providing us with such a memorable stay. We loved every moment and hope to return someday!

Tesoro Escondido Beach
10 Katie M.

This place is absolutely incredible to stay at, with lush trees, playful howling monkeys, and the delightful toucan Rio all around. The atmosphere is so laid-back, and you have your very own private beach to enjoy every single day. The breakfast options are fantastic, especially the delicious smoothies. And the best part is that dinner is different every day, but always mouthwatering. Without a doubt, this is the perfect place to stay when you're on the island.

Bluff Beach
10 Sarina K.

This beach may not be ideal for swimming, but it offers the perfect conditions for body surfing. After Zapatilla beach, it quickly became my top pick in Panama. However, reaching this secluded paradise is not without its challenges, as public transportation is infrequent. You'll need to either rent a bicycle or hail a taxi, but don't forget to negotiate the fare.

Escondida Beach
10 Ariana

This stunning beach is a natural wonder, with its wild and untamed beauty that is sure to take your breath away. Although the waves can be quite rough, it is still a sight to behold and a perfect place for a leisurely stroll. It is without a doubt the most picturesque beach we have come across in Bocas del Toro so far. This is just the start of Bluff Beach, and we didn't venture further down, but we're certain that it's just as magnificent. The beach is immaculately clean, and the crystal-clear waters are a testament to its untouched beauty.

Red Frog Beach
10 Ryder Stone

To secure a cabana or chairs, it is advisable to arrive early as they are rented through the restaurant. The restaurant's food and drinks are satisfactory, but if you wish to avoid waiting, it is recommended to bring your own snacks and meals. The beach is magnificent, with a vast expanse and thrilling waves that are enjoyable, yet there is no perilous undertow present.

Estrella Beach
8 Diana R

The Playa Estrella beach is not just a spot to observe starfish, as it offers a variety of restaurants along its shore. However, the quality of the food is decent, but the restrooms are not up to par, and the wait time for food can be quite lengthy. Nevertheless, these issues are related to the restaurants and not the beach itself. If you prefer a more secluded area, you can arrange to go snorkeling for starfish elsewhere on the beach.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is March - air temperature during this time warms up to 28.3°C and water up to 19.8°C. The coldest month is October - air temperature drops to 22°C and water to 17.7°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Bocas del Toro? In total there are 13 beaches and the most popular is Bluff Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Bocas del Toro

Istmito Beach

Istmito Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Brown water
Panama, La Cabana 0.1 km
Estrella Beach

Estrella Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Panama, Boca de Drago 1.3 km
Bluff Beach

Bluff Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Panama, Bluff 0.5 km
Red Frog Beach

Red Frog Beach
8.6
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque
Panama, Old Bank 3.8 km
Escondida Beach

Escondida Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Panama, Bluff 1.4 km
Polo Beach

Polo Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Panama, Old Bank 5.4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Bocas del Toro?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Bocas del Toro, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 13 beaches in total, of which about 5 can be called high-rated.

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Most of the beaches located in Bocas del Toro are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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