Top Bocas del Toro Excursions: What to See Beyond the Beaches

When traveling to Bocas del Toro, many visitors make tracks for the beach immediately — and

why not? The Bocas del Toro beaches are gorgeous and, whether you’re looking for something

quieter, vibrant, and full of fun, great for surfing or for wildlife watching, you’re sure to find a

beach for you.

However, after you’ve spent a few days sunning yourself by the ocean, you might find that it’s

time to fill your days with something else. Luckily, the fun in Bocas del Toro doesn’t end at the

beach. Consider taking an excursion or two, for guided, immersive travel experiences that you

won’t find anywhere else. Here’s what we recommend.

Get a Taste of Bocas del Toro

Agriculture is an important part of Bocas del Toro’s history and it remains important to the

islands today. As interest in agritourism grows, many travelers find themselves interested in

exploring this side of Bocas del Toro, with farm and agricultural tours.

One of the tastiest agricultural excursions you can take? A chocolate farm and cacao tour! Tours

are offered at several different chocolate farms throughout the area, but if you book a full

excursion with an area tour provider, you’ll often get not just your tour, but also transportation

and other services that can make your visit to the cacao farms more convenient.

Get Out on the Water

During your time in Bocas del Toro, beyond spending time on the beaches looking at the water,

don’t forget to actually get out in and on the water, too! Boat tours and snorkeling excursions can

make it easy and possible.

Tour providers offer day-long or half-day excursions, showing you the islands that might be

more difficult for you to access on your own or via water taxi. They’ll take you to prime

snorkeling spots, outfit you with the gear you need, and will show you the best places to see

the abundant marine life.

Get to Know the Locals

Consider yourself a history buff or cultured traveler? Learn more about Bocas del Toro’s history,

culture, and local Indigenous populations when you take a hiking excursion out to the Ngäbe

villages. Guides introduce you to Ngäbe traditions and histories, and sometimes you can

purchase locally made handicrafts or foods.

Get Up Close with the Local Wildlife

If your family can never pass up a chance to see the local wildlife whenever you travel, then

you’ll definitely want to book a wildlife watching and caving excursion during your trip to Bocas

del Toro. Explore the jungles with the help of a guide and keep an eye out for monkeys, sloths

and more, then head into the famous Bocas del Toro bat cave.

Need Help with the Planning?

Not sure how to go about booking one of the above excursions? Want to be sure you’re booking

with reputable tour and excursion providers? Need help with planning your entire Bocas del

Toro trip? We can help.

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