About Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro is Paradise!
If you're an outdoorsy, adventurous person who loves the water, then Bocas is the place for you! From surfing and snorkeling to hiking and biking, Bocas has everything the outdoor adventurer could dream of!
To Surf or Not to Surf
Many volunteers ask if they have to be a surfer... the answer is no! Surfing is a passion of some of our staff & volunteers, however if you don't surf there are plenty of other outdoor, water-related activities for you to participate in!
Want to surf? Check out more info at: https://thebocasbreeze.com/surf/bocas-del-toro-surf/
We recommend buying a used board or renting a board once you get to Bocas instead of paying expensive airline board bag fees!
Helpful Websites
- https://bocasdeltoro.com/
- https://thebocasbreeze.com/
- https://www.tourismpanama.com/places-to-visit/bocas-del-toro/
- https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g298425-Bocas_del_Toro_Province-Vacations.html
And check out the blog from our former Volunteer Director, Drew Berger:
Support local guides & businesses!
Jungle Hike & Bat Cave Tour
Jungle Hike & Bat Cave Tour
Jungle Hike & Bat Cave Tour
Led by Rutilio Milton of Bahia Honda, you will see sloths, caimans & more before heading into the bat cave that Rutilio first discovered many years ago!
Cacao Farm Tour
Jungle Hike & Bat Cave Tour
Jungle Hike & Bat Cave Tour
Led by the indigenous women of San Cristobal, learn how cacao grows and the chocolate making process. Lots of taste testing involved :)
Coconut Bread Cooking Class
Jungle Hike & Bat Cave Tour
Coconut Bread Cooking Class
Learn to make traditional coconut bread with Vanesa and her mom Carmen