What are the best things to do in and around Bastimentos, Panama?

There are several places to stay on Isla Bastimentos. Red Frog Beach, Red Frog Bungalows, La Loma Jungle Lodge, Bocas Bound Hostel, Palmar Tent Lodge. There are two restaurants at Red Frog Beach: Punta Lava on the beach and Kayukos in the Jungle which is also a large open-air pavilion activity center. At various times of the year there are special dinner events and catered weddings on Red Frog Beach at Punta Lava.

 

There also is the Red Frog zipline which is a 2 hour...

There are several places to stay on Isla Bastimentos. Red Frog Beach, Red Frog Bungalows, La Loma Jungle Lodge, Bocas Bound Hostel, Palmar Tent Lodge. There are two restaurants at Red Frog Beach: Punta Lava on the beach and Kayukos in the Jungle which is also a large open-air pavilion activity center. At various times of the year there are special dinner events and catered weddings on Red Frog Beach at Punta Lava.

 

There also is the Red Frog zipline which is a 2 hour ride at the top of Bastimentos and it includes a ropes course.

 

Many hiking trails that lead into the National Marine Park and to the five different beaches: Wizard Beach, Red Frog Beach, Turtle Beach, North Beach, Cayman (coves) Beach and Playa Larga.

 

Bastimentos is known for wildlife so it is a good place to view birds, find caphuchin monkeys, sloths and the strawberry colored red frogs.

 

Surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, some spa services, movie night at Kayukos, surf lessons, boat tours, fishing charters.