Get whisked away into peace and seclusion. Your captain will take you on a tranquil day out where the white sand stretches as far as the eye can see on the Zapatilla Cays. These islands are one of Bocas del Toro’s number one tourist destinations. The cays are part of Bastimentos National Park and are a protected nature preserve for sea turtle breeding. It’s truly unspoiled and there is no tourist infrastructure. No restaurants, no shops, just endless beaches of powdery white sand and transparent water. It’s impossible to take a bad photo here.
The adventure begins with a trip to Starfish Beach (Playa Estrella)
and Bird Island (Isla Pajaros) to observe a wide variety of marine life and birds that migrate to the region each year. Bird Island is a stunning rock formation right in the middle of the sea and a tropical bird sanctuary. The views will consist of mainland coast and the mountainous regions of Panama serving as the perfect picture backdrop. Then, you’ll venture to the paradisiacal Star Fish Beach for swimming, snorkeling and there’ll be time to grab a cold beverage and lunch at a local beachside tiki..