Just a short journey from Bocas del Toro's main town, Isla Bastimentos is wild, beautiful and undoubtedly one of the highlights of the archipelago. Around the coast you'll encounter palm-fringed beaches where sea turtle nest, mangrove forests full of wildlife and protected coral reefs which provide amazing snorkeling and diving opportunities.

This island is home to the indigenous Ngöbe-Buglé tribe, as well as some stunning lodges where you can relax and enjoy a peaceful island vacation.