Free or almost free

Tip: Most tours and boats leave from town. Water taxis to Carenero cost US$1.50–5 depending on the drop-off (Visit Panamá, 2026); to Old Bank, about US$2–3 (PanamaSpot, July 2026). Agree on the fare before boarding.

Nearby: Isla Carenero (0.4 km) · Smithsonian (STRI) Bocas del Toro Research Station (2.2 km) · Hospital Point (Isla Solarte) (2.6 km)

Sources: Bocas del Toro – Visit Panamá (ATP) · Isla Colón – Visit Panamá (ATP) · Isla Carenero – Visit Panamá (ATP) · Bocas del Toro Island Hopping Guide 2026 – Panama Spot

Time needed

1.5 km easy trail from Boca del Drago, about 30 minutes (Visit Panamá, 2023). Another official 2025 guide gives 2 km.

Tip: Do not touch the starfish or lift them out of the water: they get stressed, contaminated and die (Visit Panamá, 2025). A bus leaves the Bocas Town park for Boca del Drago on even hours from 6:00; the last return leaves at 17:00 (Take Two PTY, 2024). Short boat rides from Boca del Drago also reach the beach.

Nearby: Boca del Drago (1.2 km) · Bird Island (Swan Cay) (6.1 km) · Bluff Beach (8.8 km)

Sources: Playas imperdibles en Bocas del Toro – Visit Panamá (ATP) · 12 Trails to Explore in Bocas del Toro – Visit Panamá (ATP) · The Magic of Bocas del Toro – Take Two PTY

Tip: Bus from the Bocas Town park on even hours from 6:00; ride of nearly an hour; last return at 17:00 (Take Two PTY, 2024). Bus fare not confirmed by an official source.

Nearby: Starfish Beach (Playa Estrella) (1.2 km) · Bird Island (Swan Cay) (5.5 km) · San San Pond Sak Wetland National Park (8.3 km)

Sources: Playas imperdibles en Bocas del Toro – Visit Panamá (ATP) · Isla Colón – Visit Panamá (ATP) · The Magic of Bocas del Toro – Take Two PTY

Tip: Waves and currents are strong and there are usually no lifeguards; many Panamanian beaches have no warning signs (FCDO). Reach it by taxi, bus or bike from town (Visit Panamá).

Nearby: Turtle nesting watch at Bluff Beach (0 km) · Smithsonian (STRI) Bocas del Toro Research Station (5.3 km) · Bocas Town (Isla Colón) (6.6 km)

Sources: Playa Bluff: Nature and Adventure in Bocas del Toro – Visit Panamá (ATP) · The best surf spots in Bocas del Toro – Visit Panamá (ATP) · Bluff Beach – Sea Turtle Conservancy · Panama travel advice: Safety and security – FCDO (UK)

Entry

Water taxi: US$1.50–5 depending on the drop-off point (Visit Panamá, 2026).

Time needed

8 km end-to-end trail, about 2 hours (Visit Panamá, 2026).

Tip: Old Mans works best December–April and in July (Visit Panamá). Surf schools and board rental are available.

Nearby: Bocas Town (Isla Colón) (0.4 km) · Hospital Point (Isla Solarte) (2.2 km) · Smithsonian (STRI) Bocas del Toro Research Station (2.6 km)

Sources: Isla Carenero – Visit Panamá (ATP) · Bocas del Toro itinerary – Visit Panamá (ATP) · Bocas del Toro – Visit Panamá (ATP)

Entry

Water taxi from Bocas Town: about US$2–3 (PanamaSpot, July 2026).

Tip: Try local food: pan bon, coconut rice, rondón (Visit Panamá). The trail to Wizard Beach starts here.

Nearby: Wizard Beach (Playa Primera) (1.3 km) · Hospital Point (Isla Solarte) (2 km) · Isla Carenero (3.1 km)

Sources: Afro community – Visit Panamá (ATP) · Bocas del Toro itinerary – Visit Panamá (ATP) · Bocas del Toro Island Hopping Guide 2026 – Panama Spot